Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 1 - Data Storage - Section 1.6 - Storing Integers - Questions & Exercises - Page 64: 8

Answer

No. Overflow occurs when an attempt is made to store a number that is too large for the system being used. When adding a positive value to a negative value, the result must be between the values being added. Therefore the result will be small enough to be stored without error.

Work Step by Step

No. $Overflow$ occurs when an attempt is made to store a number that is too large for the system being used. When adding a positive value to a negative value, the result must be between the values being added. Therefore the result will be small enough to be stored without error.
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