0x8EAB

0x8EAB is a hexadecimal numerical value. In decimal representation, this value is equal to 35500. The hexadecimal system, also known as base-16, uses sixteen distinct symbols: the digits 0-9 and the letters A-F. Each position in a hexadecimal number represents a power of 16. For 0x8EAB, the calculation in decimal is (8 * 16^3) + (14 * 16^2) + (10 * 16^1) + (11 * 16^0), which simplifies to (8 * 4096) + (14 * 256) + (10 * 16) + (11 * 1) = 32768 + 3584 + 160 + 11 = 35500.

Hexadecimal notation is commonly used in computing and digital electronics. Its advantages include a more compact representation of binary data compared to decimal, and a direct correspondence between hexadecimal digits and groups of four binary digits (nibbles). For instance, the binary representation of 0x8EAB is 1000 1110 1010 1011. This clarity makes it easier for programmers and engineers to work with memory addresses, color codes, and network protocols where large binary numbers are prevalent. The prefix "0x" is a standard convention used in many programming languages and contexts to denote that the following number is expressed in hexadecimal.