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Homework Statement
Let Y=x+4. Compute rY(t) in terms of rX
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
is the answer just
r 3X+4 (t)
?
Probability generating function
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the computation of the probability generating function for the random variable Y defined as Y = X + 4. The user inquires about the relationship between the generating functions rY(t) and rX(t), specifically questioning if rY(t) can be expressed as rX(t) evaluated at t raised to the power of 3, plus 4. The notation "r" refers to the probability generating function, which is a crucial concept in probability theory.
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