SOLUTION: Determine the minimum number of pieces that need to be combined with set B to obtain set A for the given base. Then write numerals in positional numeration for sets A and B and the

Question 1167443: Determine the minimum number of pieces that need to be combined with set B to obtain set A for the given base. Then write numerals in positional numeration for sets A and B and the numeral for their difference in the given base.
In Base‐eight Set A: 4 flats, 3 longs, and 2 units Set B: 2 flats, 7 longs, and 6 units

Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

From the wording of the problem, it appears "flats", "longs" and "units" are place values in base 8.

However, since that is not by any means standard terminology, I don't care to guess....

Re-post your question using standard vocabulary.

Or including definitions of the vocabulary terms you are using....

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