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Base Systems: (Proof track.) Give a complete justification. Find base math if math.

Convert and compute in bases.

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**(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. Find base bb if (132)b=56(132)_b=56.

Hint and answer

Concept to use

Digit DP style.

Hint

Expand the numeral as a polynomial in its base and enforce valid-digit constraints.

Answer

6

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