For each of the following, determine the value of c that makes f(x) a pdf. (a) f(x)

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For each of the following, determine the value of c that makes f(x) a pdf.
(a) f(x) = csin x, 0 < x < π/2
(b) f(x) = ce-|x|, -∞ < x < ∞

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