How does one jump from that integral to that integral?

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The discussion revolves around the transition between two integrals in a mathematical context, specifically questioning the reasoning behind a shortcut provided for evaluating these integrals. The subject area appears to involve calculus and possibly probability, given the mention of a uniform distribution.

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  • Participants are questioning the presence of a specific factor in the first integral and its implications for the transition to the second integral. There is a call for clarity regarding the original problem and the work done so far.

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I had to do

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but it was given as a shortcut that

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and the result was

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How does one go from the 2nd to the 3d when there isn't an x^2 in the beginning there?
 
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The first integral looks funny. Why is there a factor of 1/(4-2) inside the integral?

In future, you should follow the homework template and state the complete, original problem, along with any work you have done toward finding the solution.
 
SteamKing said:
The first integral looks funny. Why is there a factor of 1/(4-2) inside the integral?

In future, you should follow the homework template and state the complete, original problem, along with any work you have done toward finding the solution.

It has no ambiguity, it is actually 1/(4-2). It was based on a Uniform distribution of U(2,4).
 
fateswarm, this is unacceptable. Please start a new thread and USE THE TEMPLATE. You may not substitute pictures, you must type it all in.

Helpers, please do not respond to threads that are missing the homework template or do not follow the rules.

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