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Suppose a random variable X takes on the value of -1 or 1, each with the...

Suppose a random variable X takes on the value of -1 or 1, each with the probability of 1/2. Let y=X1+X2+X3+X4, where X1,....X4 are independent. Find E(Y) and Find Var(Y)

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