Overview:
the different kinds of
data stored in a computer
We will study how signed integer numbers are represented inside a computer next
Review: values
Recall that values are intrinsic and does not depend on the representation
Universal representation for values:
Negative values
A negative value is a value owed and the "owe" concept is universal and culture independent
I will use the red color to depict negative values:
Problem statement
What do we want to do:
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