Conditionnal moments of a normal distribution

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The discussion focuses on computing the conditional variance and covariance of correlated variables X and Y, derived from a standardized normal distribution. The user has derived the conditional covariance formula as COV(X,Y|X ∈ A) = rho * Sy/Sx * V(X|X ∈ A) but is uncertain about the conditional variance V(Y|X ∈ A). They express confusion regarding the computation of variances V(Vx|X ∈ A) and V(Vy|X ∈ A), noting that the unconditional variances of Vx and Vy are both 1. The user seeks assistance in resolving these calculations to complete the exercise.
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Homework Statement



We have Vx,Vy following a Normal standardized distribution
from which we construct the following correlated variables: X, Y.
We consider the events such that x(belong to)A, with 0 < Pr[x(belong to) A] <1.
We want to compute V(Y|X E A), Cov(X,Y|X E A) in order to compute the correlation over the events A ?

Homework Equations



X=Mux+Vx*Sx,
Y=Muy+ Sy*(rho*Vx+Vy*(1-rho^2)^0.5 )

The Attempt at a Solution



I already computed the conditionnal covariance and end up with :

COV(X,Y|X E A)=rho*Sy/Sx*V(X|X E A)
 
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Please Help me ! I am feeling very lost in this exercise and can't do it without someone's help. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions.
 
In fact I have started this way for the conditionnal variance, but I m not sure if it s right:
E=belong to (logic operator)

V(Y|x E A)=V(Muy + Sy*(rho*Vx+Vy*(1-rho^2)^0.5 )|x E A)=V(Sy*(rho*Vx+Vy*(1-rho^2)^0.5 )|x E A)=Sy^2*rho^2*V(Vx/X E A)+ Sy^2*(1-rho^2)*V(Vy|x E A)
there is no covariance term in the last equality but my issue is to comput the two remaining variance. I know that the unconditionnal variance of Vx and Vy is 1(standardized normal).
Though if u can help me I ll be grateful.
 
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