Suppose that X₁, X2, X3 are mutually independent random variables with the respective moment generating functions, Mx, (t) = e¹², Mx₂ (t) = e²t + 3t², and Mx, (t) = (-)². 2 1-2t. a) Calculate the probability that X₂ is between 2 and 4, P(2 < X₂ < 4). b) State with parameter(s) the probability distribution of Y = X₁ + X₂.

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Suppose that X₁, X2, X3 are mutually independent random variables with the respective moment
2
generating functions, Mx, (t) = e¹², Mx₂ (t) = e²t + 3t², and Mx, (t) = (-)².
1-2t.
a)
Calculate the probability that X₂ is between 2 and 4, P(2 < X₂ < 4).
b) State with parameter(s) the probability distribution of Y = X₁ + X₂.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that X₁, X2, X3 are mutually independent random variables with the respective moment 2 generating functions, Mx, (t) = e¹², Mx₂ (t) = e²t + 3t², and Mx, (t) = (-)². 1-2t. a) Calculate the probability that X₂ is between 2 and 4, P(2 < X₂ < 4). b) State with parameter(s) the probability distribution of Y = X₁ + X₂.
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