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Base Systems: (Proof track.) Give a complete justification. For what base math is math a square equal to math?
Convert and compute in bases.
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**(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. For what base is a square equal to ?
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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