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If \(P344_{6} - 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.

If \(P344_{6} - 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.
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  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 5
Correct Answer: Option 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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