3.1.1 - Signed Arithmetic Basics
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What is signed arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Think about how you handle negative values in numbers.
What does the overflow flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you add two large numbers.
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What does the overflow flag signify in signed arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when results exceed boundaries.
True or False: The carry flag is relevant in signed arithmetic.
💡 Hint: Consider how signed numbers are treated differently.
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Calculate the sum of -1 and -1 in 4-bit signed arithmetic and explain the significance of the flags.
💡 Hint: Think about how to represent -2 in binary!
If you add two large integers, 7 and 8, in signed 4-bit arithmetic, what complications arise? Describe the outcome and the corresponding flags.
💡 Hint: Consider the maximum value you can represent in 4 bits.
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