14. If the joint density function of X and Y factors into one part depending only x and one depending only on y, show that X and Y are independent. That is, if on f(x,y) = k(x)/(y), -∞ < x < ∞, -00 < y < ∞ show that X and Y are independent.

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please i need help with question 14, i'm okay with question 12

14. If the joint density function of X and Y factors into one part depending only
x and one depending only on y, show that X and Y are independent.
That is, if
on
f(x,y) = k(x)/(y), -∞ < x < ∞, -00 < y < ∞
show that X and Y are independent.
Transcribed Image Text:14. If the joint density function of X and Y factors into one part depending only x and one depending only on y, show that X and Y are independent. That is, if on f(x,y) = k(x)/(y), -∞ < x < ∞, -00 < y < ∞ show that X and Y are independent.
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