3. Consider the following circuit. The probability that each device functions correctly is P = 0.7 and P₂ = 0.76. Assume that devices fail independently. P₁ P₂ a) Determine the probability mass function of X. b) Determine the mean and variance of X

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3. Consider the following circuit. The probability that each device functions correctly is P₁ = 0.7
and P₂ = 0.76. Assume that devices fail independently.
P₁
P₂
a) Determine the probability mass function of X.
Determine the mean and variance of X
b)
Transcribed Image Text:3. Consider the following circuit. The probability that each device functions correctly is P₁ = 0.7 and P₂ = 0.76. Assume that devices fail independently. P₁ P₂ a) Determine the probability mass function of X. Determine the mean and variance of X b)
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Given that:

The probability that the first device functions properly, p1=0.70

The probability that the second device functions properly, p2=0.76

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