Math Problem Statement

P(6 less than or equal to X less than or equal to 14)

Solution

To calculate P(6X14)P(6 \leq X \leq 14), we need to know the context of XX. Typically, this would be the probability of a random variable XX taking values between 6 and 14 inclusive. The calculation depends on the probability distribution of XX.

Here are the possible steps depending on the distribution:

1. If XX follows a continuous distribution (e.g., normal distribution):

The probability is found by integrating the probability density function (PDF) of XX from 6 to 14.

2. If XX follows a discrete distribution:

The probability is the sum of the probabilities of each value XX can take between 6 and 14.

Example for Normal Distribution:

If XX is normally distributed as XN(μ,σ2)X \sim N(\mu, \sigma^2) (with mean μ\mu and standard deviation σ\sigma), then the probability P(6X14)P(6 \leq X \leq 14) is:

P(6X14)=P(Z14μσ)P(Z6μσ)P(6 \leq X \leq 14) = P\left( Z \leq \frac{14 - \mu}{\sigma} \right) - P\left( Z \leq \frac{6 - \mu}{\sigma} \right) where ZZ is the standard normal variable.

Do you have information about the distribution or values for μ\mu and σ\sigma for this case?


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the probability distribution of XX in this problem?
  2. If XX is normally distributed, do you have the mean (μ\mu) and standard deviation (σ\sigma) values?
  3. Is XX a discrete or continuous random variable?
  4. Do you need help calculating the cumulative probability for a specific distribution?
  5. Would you like me to walk you through the normal distribution tables?

Tip: For normal distributions, always convert to the standard normal variable ZZ using Z=XμσZ = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma} for easier calculations using tables or software.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Random Variables
Probability Distributions

Formulas

P(a ≤ X ≤ b) for continuous distributions: Integral of f(x) from a to b
P(a ≤ X ≤ b) for discrete distributions: Sum of P(X = x) for x in [a, b]
Standard normal variable formula: Z = (X - μ) / σ

Theorems

Probability Density Function (PDF)
Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF)
Central Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level