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In base $b,$ the square of the number $17_b$ is $211_b$. Find the base $b$.

 Aug 27, 2024
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\(b + 7 = 2b^2+b+1\)

\(2b^2 = 6\)

\(b^2 = 3\)

\(\mathbf{b = \sqrt{3}}\)

 

But since sqrt(3) < 7, the base wouldn't work for the left side of the equation. Therefore, there is no solution.

 Aug 27, 2024

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