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he probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is given. P(X=1/8)=? x -2 -1 0 1 2 f(x) 1/8 2/8 2/8 2/8 1/8

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The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is given. P(X=1/8)=?

x	-2	-1	0	1	2
f(x)	1/8	2/8	2/8	2/8	1/8

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