X and Y are random variables with the following joint PMF. X?, Y? -8 -2 -3 -1 0.2 0.1 0.33 8 0.1 0.15 ??? What is the probability that X = 8 or Y = -2? Hint: infer the bottom right corner first.

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X and Y are random variables with the following joint PMF.

X?, Y? -8 -2 -3
-1 0.2 0.1 0.33
8 0.1 0.15 ???

What is the probability that X = 8 or Y = -2?

Hint: infer the bottom right corner first.

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