SOLUTION: Let X be a continuous random variable whose values lie in [-1,1]. The probability density function is {{{f(x) = kx^2}}} What must the value of k be?

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Question 1136601: Let X be a continuous random variable whose values lie in [-1,1]. The probability density
function is f%28x%29+=+kx%5E2 What must the value of k be?

Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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Integral of f(x) over the segment [-1,1] must be equal to 1.