The discrete random variable X has probability mass function kx x = 2,3 2kx P(X = x) = x-1' x = 4,5 0,otherwise. Find the variance of X.

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Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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The discrete random variable X has probability mass function
kx
x = 2,3
2kx
P(X = x) =
x = 4,5
x-1'
0,otherwise.
Find the variance of X.
Transcribed Image Text:The discrete random variable X has probability mass function kx x = 2,3 2kx P(X = x) = x = 4,5 x-1' 0,otherwise. Find the variance of X.
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