Question: Recall that for any function g(X) of a random variable X, where f(x) is the probability density function of X. Use this result to show

Recall that for any function g(X) of a random variable X,
Recall that for any function g(X) of a random variable

where f(x) is the probability density function of X. Use this result to show that
E(aX + b) = aE(X) + b
and
Var(a X + b) = a2Var(X)

E(g(X))= | g(x)f(x)dx

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