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Validate and normalise a continuous probability density function

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Consider the displayed candidate density rule \(f(x)\)

\[f(x)=\frac{6}{5}\,x +\frac{2}{5}\]

The declared support is \(x\in[0,1]\)

The displayed function is zero outside the declared support

Use the two defining conditions for a probability density function

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Is the displayed function a valid probability density function?

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Which statement gives the reason for your decision?