A binomial random variable has mean 5 and variance 4. Find the values of n and p that characterize the distribution of this random variable

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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A binomial random variable has mean 5 and variance 4. Find the values of n
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