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Show that for the simple random walk starting at zero,P(first visit to S^(2n) occurs at t = 2k) = P(S_(2k) = 0) · P(S_(2n−2k) = 0)for 0 ≤ k ≤ n.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter3: Functions And Graphs

Section3.2: Graphs Of Equations

Problem 78E

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