The mean of the numbers (x₁, x2, x3,...,xn) is . x. Show that the sum of the deviations about the mean is 0; that is, show Σ₁₁ (x₁-x) = 0.

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Section10.5: Comparing Sets Of Data
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The mean of the numbers (x₁, x2, x3,...,xn) is .
Show that the sum of the deviations about the mean
is 0; that is, show Σ₁₁ (x₁-x) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:The mean of the numbers (x₁, x2, x3,...,xn) is . Show that the sum of the deviations about the mean is 0; that is, show Σ₁₁ (x₁-x) = 0.
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