The random variable X is known to be uniformly distributed between 2 and 12. Compute E(X), the expected value of the distribution.
A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7

Name: The random variable X is known to be uniformly distributed between 2 and 12. Compute E(X), the expected value of the distribution. A)4 B)5 C)6 D)7
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The expected value E(X) of a uniformly distributed random variable between a and b is given by (a + b) / 2. Here, a = 2 and b = 12, so E(X) = (2 + 12) / 2 = 7.

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