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Infinite Mean

Suppose that \(X\) is a random variable whose density is

\[f(x)=\frac{1}{2(1+|x|)^2} \quad x \in (-\infty,\infty)\]

 

  1. Draw a graph of \(f(x)\).
  2. Find \(\mathbf{P}(-1 <X<2)\).
  3. Find \(\mathbf{P}(X>1)\).
  4. Is \(\mathbf{E}(X) \) defined ? Explain.

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