SOLUTION: Let X be the random variable defined as follows: A fair coin is tossed three times. If all tosses yield tails, X=5. Otherwise X=n, where the n-th toss is the first toss that yields
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Question 1028798: Let X be the random variable defined as follows: A fair coin is tossed three times. If all tosses yield tails, X=5. Otherwise X=n, where the n-th toss is the first toss that yields a head. Calculate and write down a probability table for X.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"If all tosses yield tails, X=5." Where did that come from??
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