If X is a discrete random variable with probability mass function given as in Table 3.1, find (i) E[X], (ii) E[2X +3] Table 3.1 Probability mass function of X X P(X) 2115 -2 -1 2 5 0 1 10 1 10 2 1 5

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If X is a discrete random variable with probability mass function given as in Table 3.1, find
(i) E[X], (ii) E[2X +3]
Table 3.1 Probability mass function of X
X
P(X)
-2
1
5
-1
2
0
1
10
1
10
2
1
5
Transcribed Image Text:If X is a discrete random variable with probability mass function given as in Table 3.1, find (i) E[X], (ii) E[2X +3] Table 3.1 Probability mass function of X X P(X) -2 1 5 -1 2 0 1 10 1 10 2 1 5
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