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Base Systems: (Proof track.) Give a complete justification. Find largest base in which math.
Convert and compute in bases.
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**(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. Find largest base in which .
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
12
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