If (P344_{6} – 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}), find the value of the digit P.
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A.
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5
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that:
(210P – 42P = 434 + 406)
(168P = 840)
(P = 840/168 = 5)
If (P344_{6} – 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}), find the value of the digit P.
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that:
(210P – 42P = 434 + 406)
(168P = 840)
(P = 840/168 = 5)