**Problem 11: Variance Calculation for Independent Uniform Variables**Suppose $X$ and $Y$ are independent continuous random variables uniformly distributed on the intervals $0 \leq x \leq 2$ and $0 \leq y \leq 4$, respectively. Compute the variance of $\sqrt{2}X - \frac{1}{2}Y$.**Hint:** First find the variance of $X$ and the variance of $Y$.

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**Problem 11: Variance Calculation for Independent Uniform Variables**

Suppose $X$ and $Y$ are independent continuous random variables uniformly distributed on the intervals $0 \leq x \leq 2$ and $0 \leq y \leq 4$, respectively. Compute the variance of $\sqrt{2}X - \frac{1}{2}Y$.

**Hint:** First find the variance of $X$ and the variance of $Y$.

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