Let X and Y be independent random variables such that Var[X] = 4.8 and Var[Y ] = 9.7. [a] How can we prove that 2X and 3Y are independent? [b] What is the standard deviation of 2X + 3Y?

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Let X and Y be independent random variables such that Var[X] = 4.8 and Var[Y ] = 9.7.

 

[a] How can we prove that 2X and 3Y are independent? 

 

[b] What is the standard deviation of 2X + 3Y?

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