Let X be a discrete random variable with probability mass function given by 1 3 p(x) 1/4 1/2 1/8 1/8 a) Verify that p(x) is a valid probability mass function. b) Find P(X < 1). c) Find P(X <1|X < 2).

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Let X be a discrete random variable with probability mass function given by
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3
p(æ) 1/4 1/2 1/8 1/8
a) Verify that p(x) is a valid probability mass function.
b) Find P(X < 1).
c) Find P(X < 1|X < 2).
d) Find P(X < 2UX < 1).
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 Let X be a discrete random variable with probability mass function given by 1 3 p(æ) 1/4 1/2 1/8 1/8 a) Verify that p(x) is a valid probability mass function. b) Find P(X < 1). c) Find P(X < 1|X < 2). d) Find P(X < 2UX < 1).
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