The PDF of the two independent random variables X and Y are shown in the image below. Suppose Z=X+Y. Determine the probability density value at z=0, fZ(0

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The PDF of the two independent random variables X and Y are shown in the image below. Suppose Z=X+Y. Determine the probability density value at z=0, fZ(0). (The answer is not 1/4.)

The PDF of the two independent random variables X
and Y are shown in the image below.
fx(x)
My)
1/2
1/2
Suppose Z = X +Y. Determine the probability
density value at z =
= 0, fz(0).
Transcribed Image Text:The PDF of the two independent random variables X and Y are shown in the image below. fx(x) My) 1/2 1/2 Suppose Z = X +Y. Determine the probability density value at z = = 0, fz(0).
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