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.
   */