If \(P344_{6} – 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.
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5
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that
\(210P - 42P = 434 + 406\)
\(168P = 840\)
\(P = 840/168 = 5\)
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