SOLUTION: Determine the value of c so that the function f(x) = c(x2 + 4) for x=O, 1 ,2,3 can serve as a probability distribution of the discrete random variable X.

Question 842968: Determine the value of c so that the function f(x) = c(x2 + 4) for x=O, 1 ,2,3 can serve
as a probability distribution of the discrete random variable X.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you mean ? Use the caret x^2.

The sum of the f values has to equal 1.

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