8.18. Let X be a binomial random variable with parameters n and p, which means that its mass function is given by ƒ(1 (*)p²(1–p)**, = (*) p² (1-p)-i, i=0,...,, and 0 otherwise. Prove that E 1+X = 1-(1-p)"+1 (n+1)p

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8.18. Let X be a binomial random variable with parameters n and p, which means
that its mass function is given by
ƒ(1 (*)p²(1–p)**,
= (*) p² (1-p)*-*, i=0,...,,
and 0 otherwise. Prove that
E
1+X
=
1-(1-p)"+1
(n+1)p
Transcribed Image Text:8.18. Let X be a binomial random variable with parameters n and p, which means that its mass function is given by ƒ(1 (*)p²(1–p)**, = (*) p² (1-p)*-*, i=0,...,, and 0 otherwise. Prove that E 1+X = 1-(1-p)"+1 (n+1)p
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