Let x have an exponential distribution with ? = 1. Find the probability. P(2 < x < 8)
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Step 1: The probability density function (pdf) of an exponential distribution with parameter $\lambda$ is given by: $f(x) = \lambda e^{-\lambda x}$ for $x \ge 0$ In this case, $\lambda = 1$, so the pdf is: $f(x) = e^{-x}$ for $x \ge 0$ Show more…
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