Math Problem Statement

Shade the corresponding region under the standard normal curve for a distribution with mean μ = 4, standard deviation σ = 3, where x > 2.5.

Solution

The given image shows a normal distribution with a mean (μ\mu) of 4 and a standard deviation (σ\sigma) of 3. The shaded region represents the probability that a value from this distribution is greater than 2.5.

To shade the corresponding region under the standard normal curve, we need to convert the value 2.5 into a standard normal variable using the z-score formula:

z=xμσz = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma}

Given:

  • x=2.5x = 2.5
  • μ=4\mu = 4
  • σ=3\sigma = 3

The z-score becomes:

z=2.543=1.53=0.5z = \frac{2.5 - 4}{3} = \frac{-1.5}{3} = -0.5

So, under the standard normal curve (mean 0, standard deviation 1), the z-score corresponding to x=2.5x = 2.5 is z=0.5z = -0.5. The shaded region in the second plot should represent the area greater than z=0.5z = -0.5, meaning from z=0.5z = -0.5 to infinity.

Let me know if you'd like further details or if you want me to mark the region in any specific way. Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the significance of a z-score in a normal distribution?
  2. How would the z-score change if the mean or standard deviation was different?
  3. How do you calculate probabilities using the z-table for areas under the curve?
  4. What does it mean if the z-score is positive versus negative?
  5. Can you compute the probability from the z-score for this example?

Tip: Remember, the total area under a normal curve is always equal to 1, which corresponds to 100% probability.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Z-scores
Probability

Formulas

Z = (x - μ) / σ

Theorems

68-95-99.7 rule (Empirical rule)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College level