Let f (x, y) = e-®-y for x > 0 and y > 0 be a joint pdf of x and y. Prove that these two variables are independent random variables. (HINT: Review the definition of independence.)

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Let f (x, y) = e-8-Y for x > 0 and y > 0 be a joint pdf of x and y. Prove that these two
variables are independent random variables. (HINT: Review the definition of independence.)
Transcribed Image Text:Let f (x, y) = e-8-Y for x > 0 and y > 0 be a joint pdf of x and y. Prove that these two variables are independent random variables. (HINT: Review the definition of independence.)
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