Let X and Y be two independent exponential random variables. X ~

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6. Let X and Y be two independent exponential random variables. X
exp(1) and Y ~
exp(0.5).
(a) Compute E[(X – Y)²].
(b) Compute E[max(X, Y)].
(c) Compute E[|X – Y ].
(Hint: utilize the relationship among min(a, b), max(a, b), a + b, la – b|, etc.)
Transcribed Image Text:6. Let X and Y be two independent exponential random variables. X exp(1) and Y ~ exp(0.5). (a) Compute E[(X – Y)²]. (b) Compute E[max(X, Y)]. (c) Compute E[|X – Y ]. (Hint: utilize the relationship among min(a, b), max(a, b), a + b, la – b|, etc.)
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