Suppose a and b are positive integers with a ≤ b. Let random variable X take on the value of a power of 2 in the range [2^a , 2^b ] where each power of 2 has equal probability. Find E[X]

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Suppose a and b are positive integers with a ≤ b. Let random variable X take on the value of a power of 2 in the range [2^a , 2^b ] where each power of 2 has equal probability. Find E[X].

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