The moment generating function of X is given as follows: M(x)(t)= e^(8t). Use the moment generating function to find the mean of X.

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The moment generating function of X is given as follows: M(x)(t)= e^(8t). Use the moment generating function to find the mean of X. 

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It is required to calculate the mean of the random variable X, using the moment generating function.

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