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Validate and normalise a continuous probability density function

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Let \(X\) be a continuous random variable with probability density function \(f(x)\)

\[f(x)=-\frac{3}{14}\,x +\frac{12}{7}\]

The declared support is \(x\in[0,2]\)

The density is zero outside the declared support

Use the two defining conditions for a probability density function

(a)1 mark

Does the displayed rule give a valid density for X?

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Which statement gives the reason for your decision?