SOLUTION: The joint probability function of two discrete random variables X and Y is given by f(x,y)=(1/42) (2x+y) where, x=0,1,2; y=0,1,2,3. Find the marginal distribution of h(y=2). Use

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Question 1182341: The joint probability function of two discrete random variables X and Y is given by
f(x,y)=(1/42) (2x+y) where, x=0,1,2; y=0,1,2,3. Find the marginal distribution of h(y=2). Use 4 decimal places.
Answer by ikleyn(52864) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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They want you substitute  y= 2  into the given function and then

calculate the values   h(x) = f(x,2)   for x = 0, 1, 2.


After my instruction/explanation,  you can do it  ON  YOUR  OWN.