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A random variable Y has the following probability distribution: P(Y=0)=1/8, P(Y=1)=2K, P(Y=2)=1/6, P(Y=3)=3K, P(Y=4)=2/8. Find the value of K and E[2Y+4].
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Step 1: Find the value of .
The sum of all probabilities in a probability distribution must equal 1.
Combine the constant terms and the terms with :
Find a common denominator for and , which is 24:
Subtract from both sides:
Divide by 5:
The value of is .
Step 2: Find .
First, calculate the expected value of , .
Substitute the value of :
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