Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let be a discrete random variable taking values , and the relationships provided are:
Let the probabilities of these events be expressed in terms of a common variable. Let:
Using the given relations, we can express the other probabilities in terms of :
Now, since the total probability must sum to 1 (i.e., ), we have:
We can now solve for . First, let's get a common denominator for the terms on the left-hand side:
Simplifying the left-hand side:
Solving for :
Now we can find the probabilities:
Probability Distribution:
Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF):
To find the cumulative distribution function , we sum the probabilities up to each value of :
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Discrete Probability Distributions
Formulas
2P(X = 1) = 3P(X = 2) = P(X = 3) = 5P(X = 4)
Sum of probabilities: P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) + P(X = 3) + P(X = 4) = 1
Theorems
Law of Total Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Probability Theory)
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