4.4 Addition and Subtraction in Base Systems — Compute Only Using 0 and 1 | Contemporary Mathematics
After this lesson you will be able to…
- Learn how different number bases work and why they are used in computing.
- Understand the process of adding numbers in base 6, including carrying the one.
- Identify and avoid two common mistakes when working with non-base 10 number systems.
- Understand how computers perform complex calculations using only binary (base 2).
- Discover how bases larger than 10 use letters as symbols for numbers.
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(0)Ever wonder how a computer does complex math with just two digits? This lesson from Section 4.4 of OpenStax Contemporary Mathematics breaks down addit...
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Quiz: Number Bases and Addition in Non-Base 10 Systems
FundamentalsAnswer the following questions based on the video lesson you just watched. All answers can be found in the video — no outside knowledge is needed.
Practice: Number Base Systems and Non-Base 10 Addition
PracticeApply what you learned about non-base 10 number systems by working through these problems. Show all reasoning, and remember to check for illegal symbols and resist base 10 muscle memory!