Let X be a random variable with discrete pdf f(x) = x/8 if x = 1, 2, 5, and zero otherwise. Find: (a) E(X).

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Let X be a random variable with discrete pdf f(x) = x/8 if x = 1, 2, 5, and zero otherwise.
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(a) E(X).
Transcribed Image Text:Let X be a random variable with discrete pdf f(x) = x/8 if x = 1, 2, 5, and zero otherwise. Find: (a) E(X).
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