Sequence of an exponential random variable

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Given that $X_n$ is an exponential random variable with parameter $λ=n$.

How does $P(X_n≥ε)=e^{-nε}$ ?

According to this probability course, the equality holds since $X_n∼Exponential(n)$.

Honestly, that's no real explanation; it's only common sense and already provided by the context.

Is there a formula for this? I can't seem to find anything online.

What I do know is that based on the WLLN:

$$P(X_n≥ε)=P\big(\big|\frac{X_1+...+X_n}{n}\big|≥ε\big)$$

So, by substituting in $X_n∼Exponential(n)$, this is what I get

$$P(X_n≥ε)=P\big(\big|\frac{e^1+...+e^n}{n}\big|≥ε\big)$$

Am I on the right track? How does this simplify to $e^{-nε}$?

I would highly appreciate any input on this. Thanks!