a fair die is rolled. But assume that a random variable X is defined to be -2 if the result is a 1, -4 if the result is a 2 or a 3, and 5 if the result is a 4, 5, or 6.

How many different values are possible for the random variable X?

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a fair die is rolled. But assume that a random variable X is defined to be -2 if the result is a 1, -4 if the result is a 2 or a 3, and 5 if the result is a 4, 5, or 6.

How many different values are possible for the random variable X?

pulsified333 · Answer

@Vocaloid

pulsified333 · Answer

there is multiple parts to this problem. I am just confused by the beginning

vocaloid · Answer

not entirely sure about this one, I feel like it would just be 3 but that seems too simple

@ganeshie8 @dan815

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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I agree with 3 as well

pulsified333 · Answer

so 3

dan815 · Answer

yes 3

pulsified333 · Answer

now its asking for Value of X and Probability

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Do you see how to fill out the table?

pulsified333 · Answer

well how did you get the x values

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

based on the instructions given

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

"X is defined to be -2 if the result is a 1"

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