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For each random variable defined here, describe the set of possible values for the variable, and state whether the variable is discrete. (a) X = the number of unbroken eggs in a randomly chosen standard egg carton Describe the set of possible values for the variable. [0, 12] 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., 12 (0, 12] 1, 2, 3, ..., 12 State whether the variable is discrete. discrete not discrete

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Answer:The possible values for X is: [tex]{0,1,2,3,....,12}[/tex]Yes, it is a discrete random variable.Step-by-step explanation:Consider the provided information.We need to determine whether the variable is discrete or not.Discrete variables are which can only take on a finite number of values.Let the variable X be the number of unbroken eggs in a randomly chosen standard egg carton.In a standard egg carton we can put 12 eggs.Therefore, the possible values for X is: [tex]{0,1,2,3,....,12}[/tex]The number of unbroken eggs (X) can take infinite values, thus by the above definition it is a discrete random variable.