Let X and Y be independent exponential random variables with parameters 5 and 10, respectively. Let Z = X + Y. %3D (a) Find the characteristic function of Z. (b) Find the pdf of Z from the characteristic function found in (a)

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Let X and Y be independent exponential
random variables with parameters 5 and
10, respectively. Let Z = X + Y.
(a) Find the characteristic function of Z.
(b) Find the pdf of Z from the characteristic
function found in (a)
Transcribed Image Text:Let X and Y be independent exponential random variables with parameters 5 and 10, respectively. Let Z = X + Y. (a) Find the characteristic function of Z. (b) Find the pdf of Z from the characteristic function found in (a)
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