4. Suppose that the random variable X has density function 0, fx(x) = x < 0 0 < x. 4e-4", and suppose that Y = e-4X. Find E(Y), the expected value of Y.

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Suppose that X is a random variable with density

and suppose that ?=e(-4X)

Determine ?(?)

4. Suppose that the random variable X has density function
0,
fx(x) =
x < 0
0 < x.
4e-4",
and suppose that Y = e-4X.
Find E(Y), the expected value of Y.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Suppose that the random variable X has density function 0, fx(x) = x < 0 0 < x. 4e-4", and suppose that Y = e-4X. Find E(Y), the expected value of Y.
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