9) A random variable X has density function given by| 2e-2x x 2 0f(x) =lox <0Find (a) the moment generating function, (b) the first four moments about the origin.

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9) A random variable X has density function given by f(x) = S2e-2 x 2 0 lo %3D Find (a) the moment generating function, (b) the first four moments about the origin.

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x <0
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