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how to convert a large number into a small portable power that perfectly describes it?

ie: 122 = 2^7-12

for: 2195801520789104334320225070847788000

 Sep 15, 2016
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122= 2^7 - 6  BTW

easier to say 122 = 11^2

 

But don't know algorithm to answer your question.......a program could easily be written....

 

You could use logs with various bases to get your best solution, I guess  

 Sep 15, 2016
edited by ElectricPavlov  Sep 15, 2016

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