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If X is a random variable with pdf f(x) = 2x − 2 where x = (1, 2), find the variance of Y = 2X - 3.

Calculus For The Life Sciences

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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter13: Probability And Calculus

Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables

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