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Let X be a r.v. represents the life time of lamps which is produced by a factory and has a p.d.f given by: f(x)=ce^(-2x) , x>0 Find the value of c

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Let X be a r.v. represents the life time of lamps which is produced by a factory and has a p.d.f given by:
f(x)=ce^(-2x)      ,      x>0
Find the value of c.

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Since f(x) is p.d.f,    then ∫_(-∞)^∞ 〖f(x)〗 dx=1
∴1=c∫_0^∞ e^(-2x)  dx=c[-1/2 e^(-2x) ]_0^∞=1/2 c  →c=2

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