Cumulative distribution transformation

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Homework Statement



Let F be the cumulative distribution function of a random variable X. Find the cumulative distribution function of Y= {\alpha}X+\beta, where \, \alpha \gt 0

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I think this a fairly easy question, I just want to make sure I understand:
F(x)=P(X \leq x)=P(\dfrac{Y-\beta}\alpha \leq x)=P(\dfrac{Y-\beta}\alpha \leq y)=F(y)
 
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I'm thinking I made one small mistake:
F(x)=P(X \leq x)=P(\dfrac{Y-\beta}\alpha \leq x)=P(Y\leq y)=F(y)
 
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