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number theory senior
Problem
Suppose that and are digits in base such that . Find in base .
Solution
Looking at the 's place, we see that or (if there is carry-over). Re-arranging and solving for , we find that or . In either case, since , it follows that . Thus, when we add the units digits , there must be carry-over, so . It follows that Thus, .
Final answer
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