Suppose the probability density function of a random variable X is given by f(x) = e-(x-2)² - co

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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Suppose the probability density function of a random variable X is given by
1
f(x) = e-(x-2)2
- 00 <x < 0.
Find the mean and variance of X by inspection.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the probability density function of a random variable X is given by 1 f(x) = e-(x-2)2 - 00 <x < 0. Find the mean and variance of X by inspection.
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