Suppose that X is a continuous random variable with a probability density function is given by f(x)= 25 when x is between -2 and 2, and f(x)=0 otherwise. a.)Find E(X2), where X is raised to the power 2 b.) Find Var(2X+2)

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Suppose that X is a continuous random variable with a probability density function is given by f(x)= 25 when x is between -2 and 2, and f(x)=0 otherwise.

a.)Find E(X2), where X is raised to the power 2

b.) Find Var(2X+2)

 

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