Let a random variable Z be the sum of random variables X and Y, Z = X + Y. Determine the PDF fz(z) for the following cases: 1. X and Y are independent exponential RVs, with common parameter 1. 2. X and Y are independent uniform random variables in the common interval (0,1).

Let a random variable Z be the sum of random variables X and Y, Z = X + Y. Determine the PDF fz(z) for the following cases: 1. X and Y are independent exponential RVs, with common parameter 1. 2. X and Y are independent uniform random variables in the common interval (0,1).

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