Variance of Independent Variables

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Variance of Independent Variables

If X and Y are independent:

$$\operatorname{Var}(X+Y)=\operatorname{Var}(X)+\operatorname{Var}(Y)$$

Usage

- Used for sums of independent random variables.

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