Rosanov - Probability Theory Chapter 4 Question 5

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I am trying to solve one of the questions in Rosanov - Probability (Chapter 4 Question 5), but I am not exactly sure what the question is asking of me. The question is:

Random variable $E$ with probability density:

$$p(x) = ax^2\ e^{-kx}$$

The questions are:

Find $a$;

How can I find a when there are $2$ unknowns in the equation, $k$ and $a$?

Find the distribution of $E$;

Is this an equation, and if so how do I find it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.