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What is the range of values that 8-bit unsigned integers can represent?

0 to 255

Why can 8-bit unsigned integers only go up to 255?

28=2562^8 = 256 combinations (0 to 255)

What are unsigned integers?

Whole numbers that are only positive

What are the 8-bit place values in descending order?

128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1

When converting decimal to binary, when do you write '1'?

When number ≥ place value, then subtract

In decimal to binary conversion, if comparing 25 with place value 32, what do you write?

Write '0' and keep 25

What method converts binary to decimal?

Multiply each digit by place value, add

What is the decimal value of binary 1101?

13

Why must you include leading zeros in 8-bit binary numbers?

To ensure exactly 8 digits in answer

What is the relationship between 'decimal' and 'denary' numbers?

They mean exactly the same thing

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