A base-10 integer n can be represented as 32_a in one base and 23_b in another base, where a and b are any integer bases larger than 3. What is the smallest possible sum a+b?
325 = 17
237 = 17
5 + 7 = 12
Does anyone have a better answer?
I just answered this on a different thread. It is really annoying and rude when people repost with no link.
Here is my answer
https://web2.0calc.com/questions/please-help_39621#r1
