Q. 3 Let continuous random variables X and Y be independent identically distributed random variables with the following respective pdfs: fx(x) = 2e-2x;x > 0 and fy (y) = 2e-2y; y > 0 %3D Define a new random variable Z = X + Y. Derive moment %3D generating function of Z, i.e. Mz(t).

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Q. 3 Let continuous random variables X and Y be
independent identically distributed random variables with
the following respective pdfs:
fx (x)
= 2e-2x; x > 0
and
fy (y) = 2e-2y; y > 0
Define a new random variable Z = X + Y. Derive moment
%3D
generating function of Z, i.e. Mz(t).
Transcribed Image Text:Q. 3 Let continuous random variables X and Y be independent identically distributed random variables with the following respective pdfs: fx (x) = 2e-2x; x > 0 and fy (y) = 2e-2y; y > 0 Define a new random variable Z = X + Y. Derive moment %3D generating function of Z, i.e. Mz(t).
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