Let X be a random variable with expected value E(X) = 1 and variance Var(X) = 4. Find E(3X +2) and Var(3X +2). Find E(X²).

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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Let X be a random variable with expected value E(X) = 1 and variance Var(X) = 4.
Find E(3X +2) and Var(3X + 2).
Find E(X²).
Transcribed Image Text:Let X be a random variable with expected value E(X) = 1 and variance Var(X) = 4. Find E(3X +2) and Var(3X + 2). Find E(X²).
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