The random variables X,Y have variance Var(X)=36 and Var(Y)=1 and their correlation is Cor(X,Y)=−34. Calculate Var(X+Y) with a full explanation

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The random variables X,Y have variance Var(X)=36 and Var(Y)=1 and their correlation is Cor(X,Y)=−34.

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