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If X, Y, and Z are independent random variables having identical density functions f(x)=e-x,0<x<∞ derive the joint distribution of U=X+Y,V=X+Z,W=Y+Z.

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Joint distribution function :fU,V,W(u,v,w)=12e-u+v+w2

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Probability density function :

The probability density function is defined as the integral of the variable density density over a certain range. It is represented by the letter f(x).

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Explanation : 

Independent random variables X,Y and Z.

With identical density functions

f(x)=e-x,0<x<∞

Where, U=X+Y,V=X+ZandW=Y+Z

The joint probability distribution function of random vector (X,Y,Z),

fX,Y,Z(x,y,z)=fX(x)fY(y)fZ(z)=e-(x+y+z)

Apply the transformation,

g:(0,∞)3→R3

Such that

g(x,y,z)=(u,v,w)=(x+y,x+z,y+z)

By using the theorem the density function of random vector (U,V,W)=g(X,Y,Z)as,

fU,V,W(u,v,w)=fX,Y,Z(x,y,z)·det(∇g(x,y,z))-1

Then calculate

∇g(x,y,z)=110101011

That yields

det(∇g(x,y,z))=2

fU,V,Z(u,v,w)=12e-x+y+z

Now, write x,y,zin terms of u,v,wand substitute it,

But we have u+v+w=2(x+y+z)

That yields

fU,V,W(u,v,w)=12e-u+v+w2.

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