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The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is given below.
Value x of X P(X=x)
-1
0.26
0.18
1
0.15
2
0.29
3
0.12
Let Fy be the cumulative distribution function of X. Compute the following.
(a) F (0)
= 0.44
(b) F, (1) - F, (-1) = 0.18
(c) F
=
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