you lose $2. What is the expected value of X?
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12.6.1: Expectation of a random variable.
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A fair coin is flipped twice.
If both flips come up heads, you win $7.
If at least one flip comes up tails, you lose $2.
Let X be the random variable that corresponds to your winnings in dollars. Ex: X = 2 if you win $2 and X = -2 if
you lose $2. What is the expected value of X?
E[X]=Ex: 1.23
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ACTIVITY
12.6.1: Expectation of a random variable.
464826.3214874.qx3zqy?
Jump to level 1
A fair coin is flipped twice.
If both flips come up heads, you win $7.
If at least one flip comes up tails, you lose $2.
Let X be the random variable that corresponds to your winnings in dollars. Ex: X = 2 if you win $2 and X = -2 if
you lose $2. What is the expected value of X?
E[X]=Ex: 1.23
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