Find the value of the constant c so that the function below is a probability density function for a random variable over the specified interval. f(x) = 5 e - 3X over [0,c]

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Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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Find the value of the constant c so that the function below is a probability density function for a random variable
over the specified interval.
3x
f(x) = 5 e- 3X over (0,c]
Transcribed Image Text:Find the value of the constant c so that the function below is a probability density function for a random variable over the specified interval. 3x f(x) = 5 e- 3X over (0,c]
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