10. Two random variables X and Y take on the values i and 2' with probability 1/2' (i = 1,2, .. .). Show that the probabilities sum to one. Find the expected value of X and Y.

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10. Two random variables X and Y take on the values i and 2 with
probability 1/2' (i = 1,2, ...). Show that the probabilities sum to one.
Find the expected value of X and Y.
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