Arithmetic of Computers

Arithmetic of Computers

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Lesson 5

Coefficients

New names for old

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Your answer :
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You are confusing the coefficient with the exponent. In the above expression the term containing 101 is 2(101). The names of the parts of this term are:
exponent coefficient → 2 (101) base
We asked for the coefficient of the term containing 101 - not the exponent. Now return to Page 154 and try again.
 

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