return (exponent == MIN_EXPONENT - 1) ? bits << 1 : bits | IMPLICIT_BIT;
  }

  static boolean isFinite(double d) {
    return getExponent(d) <= MAX_EXPONENT;
  }

  static boolean isNormal(double d) {
    return getExponent(d) >= MIN_EXPONENT;
  }

  /*
   * Returns x scaled by a power of 2 such that it is in the range [1, 2). Assumes x is positive,
   * normal, and finite.
   */

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      label: "Language Spec Changes"
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