Given the following probability density (mass) function: X = x -2 12 4 P(X= x) 0.39 0.3 0.31 Define Z = X² - 2X. What is the P(Z = 8) (2 decimal places)?

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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Given the following probability density (mass) function:
X = x
-2
12 4
P(X= x) 0.39 0.3 0.31
Define Z = X² - 2X. What is the P(Z = 8) (2 decimal
places)?
Transcribed Image Text:Given the following probability density (mass) function: X = x -2 12 4 P(X= x) 0.39 0.3 0.31 Define Z = X² - 2X. What is the P(Z = 8) (2 decimal places)?
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