How do I generate random number for each row in a TSQL Select?

Question

I need a different random number for each row in my table. The following seemingly obvious code uses the same random value for each row.

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Answer 1

Try this:

SELECT RAND(convert(varbinary, newid()))*(b-a)+a magic_number 

Where a is the lower number and b is the upper number