4. Let X, Y be independent random variables. Prove that E(XY) = E(X) E(Y) and hence show that V(X +Y) = V(X)+V(Y).

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4. Let X, Y be independent random variables. Prove that
E(XY)= E(X) E(Y)
and hence show that
V(X+Y) = V(X)+V(Y).
Transcribed Image Text:4. Let X, Y be independent random variables. Prove that E(XY)= E(X) E(Y) and hence show that V(X+Y) = V(X)+V(Y).
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