Explain the rules 3 and 4 in sum of several random variables.

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Explain the rules 3 and 4 in sum of several random variables.

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Sums of Random Variables:
Rule 3: μx+y=μx+μy
The rule 3 represents the mean values of the two random variables X and Ycan be added.
Rule 2: σx+y=σx2+σy2
The rule 4 represents the standard deviation value of the random variable X+Y of the two random variables X and Y, the variance of the variables XYand Ycan be added if the variables are independent.

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