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Expected Value gamma distribution?

If x follows a gamma distribution with parameters lambda and r, find the expected value of the mathematical function g(x) = 4x^2 - 4xr/lambda

I know the answer is 4r/(lambda^2)

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    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    E(X) = Integral of x*g(x) dx

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