Math Problem Statement

A random variable X has an expected value of 10 and a standard deviation of 3. Let Y = 2X + 2. What are the expected value and standard deviation of Y?

Solution

To determine the expected value and standard deviation of Y=2X+2Y = 2X + 2, we can use the properties of expected values and standard deviations for linear transformations of random variables.

Expected Value of YY

The expected value of YY is given by:

E(Y)=E(2X+2)E(Y) = E(2X + 2)

Using the linearity of expectation, we get:

E(Y)=2E(X)+2E(Y) = 2 \cdot E(X) + 2

Given E(X)=10E(X) = 10, we substitute:

E(Y)=210+2=20+2=22E(Y) = 2 \cdot 10 + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22

So, the expected value of YY is 22.

Standard Deviation of YY

The standard deviation of YY depends only on the multiplicative factor 22, since adding a constant does not change the spread. The formula for the standard deviation of Y=aX+bY = aX + b is:

Std(Y)=aStd(X)\text{Std}(Y) = |a| \cdot \text{Std}(X)

Here, a=2a = 2 and Std(X)=3\text{Std}(X) = 3. So,

Std(Y)=23=6\text{Std}(Y) = 2 \cdot 3 = 6

Thus, the standard deviation of YY is 6.

Summary

  • Expected value of YY: 22
  • Standard deviation of YY: 6

Would you like further clarification on any of these steps?


  1. What is the variance of YY given the variance of XX?
  2. How would the expected value and standard deviation change if Y=3X+5Y = 3X + 5?
  3. What are the properties of expected value and standard deviation for linear transformations?
  4. How would the calculations change if the transformation was non-linear?
  5. How do these concepts apply in practical statistical problems?

Tip: When dealing with linear transformations of random variables, remember that adding constants only affects the mean, not the standard deviation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Linear Transformations of Random Variables
Expected Value
Standard Deviation

Formulas

Expected Value of a Linear Transformation: E(aX + b) = aE(X) + b
Standard Deviation of a Linear Transformation: Std(aX + b) = |a| * Std(X)

Theorems

Linearity of Expectation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12