SOLUTION: A number is written as 37 in base x. Twice the number is written as 75 in base x. Fine the value of x
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Question 991545: A number is written as 37 in base x. Twice the number is written as 75 in base x. Fine the value of x
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Answer by Timnewman(323) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi dear,
Let the number be A,
From your first sentence,
-----(1)
From your second sentence,
---(2)
put 1 in 2
From the above,
Then,
2(3x+7)=7x+5
6x+14=7x+5
7x-6x=14-5
x=9
The value of x is 9
HOPE THIS HELPS?
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TIMNEWMAN.
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