EXER 2.1 Let X and Y be random variables whose joint probability distribution function is given by f(x,y) = e(x+y), x>0, y>0 a. Find the joint moment generating function of X and Y. b. What are the marginal mgfs of X and Y? c. Using the joint mgf of X and Y, compute E(XY²).

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EXER 2.1
Let X and Y be random variables whose joint probability distribution function is given by
f(x, y) = (x+y), x
x>0, y>0
a. Find the joint moment generating function of X and Y.
b. What are the marginal mgfs of X and Y?
c. Using the joint mgf of X and Y, compute E(XY²).
Transcribed Image Text:EXER 2.1 Let X and Y be random variables whose joint probability distribution function is given by f(x, y) = (x+y), x x>0, y>0 a. Find the joint moment generating function of X and Y. b. What are the marginal mgfs of X and Y? c. Using the joint mgf of X and Y, compute E(XY²).
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