If X is a continuous random variable and y = aX + b Prove that E ( Y ) = a E ( X ) + b and V (Y) = a2 V ( X ) %3D

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If X is a continuous random variable and y = aX + b
Prove that E ( Y ) = a E ( X ) + b and
V ( Y ) = a² V ( X )
PROBLEM 1.
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Transcribed Image Text:If X is a continuous random variable and y = aX + b Prove that E ( Y ) = a E ( X ) + b and V ( Y ) = a² V ( X ) PROBLEM 1. %3D
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