Signed Zero in Computing

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In computing, which number representations allow for the existence of two zeros?

Ones' complement signed number representations

Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?

IEEE 754 standard

How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?

+∞/−0 = +∞

What does the notation '−0' informally denote?

<p>A negative number that has been rounded to zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept does negatively signed zero echo?

<p>Approaching 0 from below as a one-sided limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ordinary arithmetic, how are −0, +0, and 0 treated?

<p>They are equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which number representations for integers do signed zeros occur?

<p>Sign-magnitude and ones' complement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?

<p>IEEE 754</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation '−0' informally denote?

<p>A negative number rounded to zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?

<p>+∞ for 1/+0 and −∞ for 1/−0</p> Signup and view all the answers

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