Let X1, X2, X3 be random variables each having a mean u and variance o'. Further, Cov(X1 X2) 2, Cov(X1, X3) = 3 and Cov(X2, X3) 1 Define U = 2X1 - X2 + 4 X3 Solve for the mean and standard deviation of U.

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Let X1, X2, X3 be random variables each having a mean u and variance o.
Further, Cov(X1, X2) = 2, Cov(X1.X3) = 3 and Cov(X2, X3) = 1
Define U = 2X1 – X2 + 4 X3
Solve for the mean and standard deviation of U.
Transcribed Image Text:Let X1, X2, X3 be random variables each having a mean u and variance o. Further, Cov(X1, X2) = 2, Cov(X1.X3) = 3 and Cov(X2, X3) = 1 Define U = 2X1 – X2 + 4 X3 Solve for the mean and standard deviation of U.
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