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Suppose that X and Y have the following joint probability density function. f (x, y) =...

Suppose that X and Y have the following joint probability density function. f (x, y) = (3/394)*y, 0 < x < 8, y > 0, x − 3 < y < x + 3

(a)   Find E(XY). (b)   Find the covariance between X and Y.

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Note-here everything is observed from graphical representation of joint pfd of X and Y. thus, graph is important


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