how to represent positive and negative integers on a computer? not using the normal means but in bits?

the way to type an integer is (ex.) | 4 | or {4}

Step-by-step explanation:

This is by holding shift and pressing the slanted bar facing left to get the straight. The key your looking for is this / but with holding shift its |.

The swirly bracket is by holding shift while clicking this key [ or this key ].