X and Y are two random variables with variances of and of, respectively and r is the coefficient of correlation between them. If U = X + kY and V = X + (ox/o)Y, find the value of k so that U and V are uncorrelated.

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X and Y are two random variables with variances of and of, respectively and r is the
coefficient of correlation between them. If U = X + kY and V = X + (ox/o)Y, find the value of k so that
U and V are uncorrelated.
Transcribed Image Text:X and Y are two random variables with variances of and of, respectively and r is the coefficient of correlation between them. If U = X + kY and V = X + (ox/o)Y, find the value of k so that U and V are uncorrelated.
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