Suppose that X and Y are independent and identically distributed random variables and that the pdf of each of these two random variables is Expo(1). Also let U = X+Y and V = X + Y. a. Determine the joint pdf of U and V. b. Are U and V independent?

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Suppose that X and Y are independent and identically distributed random variables and that the
pdf of each of these two random variables is Expo(1). Also let U =
X+Y
and
V = X + Y.
a. Determine the joint pdf of U and V.
b. Are U and V independent?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that X and Y are independent and identically distributed random variables and that the pdf of each of these two random variables is Expo(1). Also let U = X+Y and V = X + Y. a. Determine the joint pdf of U and V. b. Are U and V independent?
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