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The observations are Y1, . . . , Yn. The model is Yi = βxi + i , i = 1, . . . , n, where (i) x1, . . . , xn are known constants, and (ii) 1, . . . , n are iid N(0, σ2 ). Find the MLEs of β and σ^ 2 . Are they jointly sufficient for β and σ ^2 ?