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Determine whether the following describes a probability distribution and show your proof.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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Determine whether the following describes a probability distribution and show your proof.

а. Р(X)
for X = 0,1, 2,3
=
25
х+5
b. P(X) =
25
* for X = 1,4,5

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