1. Let X be a Poisson random variable on the non-negative integers with rate λ = 4. Let W = 2X + 10. (a) What is the range of W? (b) Find a formula for Pw(k).

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1. Let X be a Poisson random variable on the non-negative integers with rate λ = 4. Let W = 2X + 10.
(a) What is the range of W?
(b) Find a formula for Pw(k).
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let X be a Poisson random variable on the non-negative integers with rate λ = 4. Let W = 2X + 10. (a) What is the range of W? (b) Find a formula for Pw(k).
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