JAMB - Mathematics (2000 - No. 9)
If \(P344_{6} - 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.
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Explanation
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that
\(210P - 42P = 434 + 406\)
\(168P = 840\)
\(P = 840/168 = 5\)
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that
\(210P - 42P = 434 + 406\)
\(168P = 840\)
\(P = 840/168 = 5\)