If a random variable $X \sim \text{Geometric}(p)$, prove that $E(X) = \frac{1}{p}$. Show works!
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The expected value of a discrete random variable X is denoted as E(X) and is defined as the sum of the product of each possible value of X and its corresponding probability. Show more…
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