If X and Y are independent exponential random variables, each having parameter λ. (a) Find the joint density function of U = X + Y by using the convolution of fX and fY . (b) Find the joint density function of V = X − Y by using the method of transformation

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If X and Y are independent exponential random variables, each having parameter λ.
(a) Find the joint density function of U = X + Y by using the convolution of fX and fY .
(b) Find the joint density function of V = X − Y by using the method of transformation.
(c) Are U and V independent?

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