The probability distribution below is for the random variable X the number of credits taken by a randomly selected first-year student at a large state university. Credits 14 15 16 17 Probability 0.05 0.65 0.20 0.10 Show that the probability distribution of X is valid.

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The probability distribution below is for the random variable X = the
number of credits taken by a randomly selected first-year student at a
large state university.
Credits
14
15
16
17
Probability
0.05
0.65
0.20
0. 10
Show that the probability distribution of X is valid.
Transcribed Image Text:The probability distribution below is for the random variable X = the number of credits taken by a randomly selected first-year student at a large state university. Credits 14 15 16 17 Probability 0.05 0.65 0.20 0. 10 Show that the probability distribution of X is valid.
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