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At the following web page: http://www.psc.edu/general/software/packages/ieee/ieee.php

What is meant by * or ** like in the following?

V=(-1)**S * 2 ** (E-127) * (1.F) where "1.F"

V=(-1)**S * 2 ** (-126) * (0.F)

+1 * 2**(128-127) * 1.0 = 2

...etc

Thanks.

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A*B means 'A times B' A**B means 'A to the power of B'

Hope that helps you out.

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A*B means 'A times B' A**B means 'A to the power of B'

Hope that helps you out.

Thanks a lot. That makes it clear.

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