Thread: Moments part 2 - basics

Given
Mx(t) = exp(t^2 + 2t)
My(t) = exp(3t^2 + t)

Find the mgf of X + 2Y.
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Can anybody explain how
My(2t) = exp(12t^2 + 2t) ???? I figured this going backwards from the answer...so it may be wrong...

THANKS
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The answer is exp(13t^2 + 4t)

Originally Posted by TheCountador

Given
Mx(t) = exp(t^2 + 2t)
My(t) = exp(3t^2 + t)

Find the mgf of X + 2Y.
___________________________
Can anybody explain how
My(2t) = exp(12t^2 + 2t) ???? I figured this going backwards from the answer...so it may be wrong...

THANKS
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The answer is exp(13t^2 =4t) that should be a + instead of an = sign