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Expected value and linear expectation of a discrete random variable

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A discrete process records an integer score for each result

Let \(X\) be the discrete random variable in the table below

The table gives the exact probability distribution of \(X\)

\(x\)\(\Pr(X=x)\)\(x\Pr(X=x)\)
\(3\)\(\frac{4}{7}\)\(\square\)
\(4\)\(\frac{1}{7}\)\(\frac{4}{7}\)
\(5\)\(\frac{2}{7}\)\(\square\)

Find the mean of \(X\)

(a)2 marks

Complete the blank values in the product column

(b)1 mark

Which statement correctly describes the expected value?

(c)1 mark

Use the distribution to calculate \(E(X)\)

Format: exact value