The prob density of a rv X is given by X f(x) = {2-x f(x)=2-x 0 0

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The prob density of a rv X is given by
f(x)=√2-x
0
0 < x < 1
1<x<2
elsewhere
Find the prob that the rv takes a value
(a) between 0.2 and 0.8
(b) between 0.6 and 1.2
Find the distribution function and answer the same questions.
Transcribed Image Text:The prob density of a rv X is given by f(x)=√2-x 0 0 < x < 1 1<x<2 elsewhere Find the prob that the rv takes a value (a) between 0.2 and 0.8 (b) between 0.6 and 1.2 Find the distribution function and answer the same questions.
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