Problem #6: Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 2, and Y a geometric random variable with parameter Suppose that X and Y are independent, and W = X+Y. Find P{W = 3}. Problem #6: Round your answer to 4 decimals.

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Problem #6: Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 2, and Y a geometric random variable with parameter -
Suppose that X and Y are independent, and W = X+Y. Find P{W = 3}.
Round your answer to 4 decimals.
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem #6: Let X be a Poisson random variable with parameter 2, and Y a geometric random variable with parameter - Suppose that X and Y are independent, and W = X+Y. Find P{W = 3}. Round your answer to 4 decimals. Problem #6:
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