9. Let p(x)=()* ,x= 1, 2, 3, ...; zero elsewhere, is the PMF of the discrete random variable X. Find the MGF and the mean of X.

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Hi can you please answer number 9, pls solve the mean only. Only the mean thank you
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variable X. Compute E(X) and E(X²). Use these two results to find E[(X + 2)²].
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9. Let p(x) = (
,x= = 1, 2, 3, ...; zero elsewhere, is the PMF of the discrete random variable X.
Find the MGF and the mean of X.
Transcribed Image Text:5 variable X. Compute E(X) and E(X²). Use these two results to find E[(X + 2)²]. x 9. Let p(x) = ( ,x= = 1, 2, 3, ...; zero elsewhere, is the PMF of the discrete random variable X. Find the MGF and the mean of X.
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Given that,

       p(x)=12x, x=1,2,3,......; zero elsewhere

We have to find the mean of X

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