SOLUTION: Given the random variable X = {5, 6} with P(5) = 0.2 and P(6) = 0.8. Find E(X).

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Question 457075: Given the random variable X = {5, 6} with P(5) = 0.2 and P(6) = 0.8. Find E(X).
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given the random variable X = {5, 6} with P(5) = 0.2 and P(6) = 0.8. Find E(X).
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E(x) = (0.2)5 + (0.8)6
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E(x) = 1 + 4.8
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E(x) = 5.8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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