Consider the following exponential probability density function. f(x) =  1 3e−x/3     for x ≥ 0

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Consider the following exponential probability density function.
f(x) = 
1
3
e−x/3     for x ≥ 0
(a)
Write the formula for 
P(x ≤ x0).
 
 
 
(b)
Find 
P(x ≤ 2).
 (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
 
(c)
Find 
P(x ≥ 3).
 (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
 
(d)
Find 
P(x ≤ 4).
 (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
 
(e)
Find 
P(2 ≤ x ≤ 4).
 (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
 
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