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Converting Binary to Denary

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In the 8-bit place value table (128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1), what is the value of the 3rd column counting from the LEFT?

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Computing — Binary & the Language of Computers, Lesson 2. Converting an 8-bit binary number to denary using the place-value table (128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1), with worked examples and practice.

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Lesson outline

  1. Do Now — Retrieval
  2. The Place Value Table
  3. Hinge Check — Which Place Values?
  4. Worked Example 1
  5. Worked Example 2
  6. Practice — Convert Binary to Denary
  7. MSB, LSB, and Leading Zeros
  8. Main Activity — Convert Binary to Denary
  9. Plenary — Back to Our Objectives
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