Could you explain how to do part (c) please (a) The random variable X has Exponential distribution X ~ Exp(A).Find the moment generating function Mx(t).For what values of t can Mx(t) be computed? Explain your answer.(b) Let X1, X2, X, be independent identically distributed exponential randomvariables, X; ~ Exp(A). Compute My (t) for Y = 1 Xi.(c) Find the probability density function fy(y).Hint. If you know My (t) then you can find fy (y).

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