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Let X ∼ Uniform([a, b]). a). Compute the cumulative distribution function (cdf) of X. b). Prove...

Let X ∼ Uniform([a, b]).

a). Compute the cumulative distribution function (cdf) of X.

b). Prove that E(X) = (a + b)/2.

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