(X,Y)的分布密度函数为f(x,y),
当(x,y)属于D时:f(x,y)= 1/2.
其它情况,f(x,y)= 0.
令Z=min {X,Y}
Z的分布函数为F(z) = P{Z<=z}
则当z<0时,F(z)=0
当0<= z <1时, F(z)=(1/2)*[2-(1-z)*(2-z)] =(1/2)[3z- z^2]
当z<=1时, F(z)= 1.
由此,求得Z的密度函数:g(z):
当0<=z<1时,g(z)=(1/2)(3-2z),
z为其它值时, g(z)= 0.
由此, E(Z) = 在区间[0,1]上积分 zg(z)=(1/2)*(3z-2z^2). = 5/12.