If 2257 is the result of substracting 4577 from 7056 in base n, find n.
A.
B. C. D. Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Let's solve the problem step by step.
Given:
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We need to find the value of the base .
First, let's convert the numbers from base to base 10:
1. in base 10:
2. in base 10:
3. in base 10:
The equation becomes:
Simplifying this:
Combine like terms:
Bring all terms to one side:
Simplify:
To find the value of , substitute the given options one by one:
1. :
Check if the base :
Answer: A.