Math Problem Statement

How do you convert the number (523)_6 to base 9?

Solution

The image shows a mathematical problem that involves converting the number (523)6(523)_6 from base 6 to base 9.

To solve this, we'll follow these steps:

  1. Convert the base-6 number to base 10 (decimal):

    (523)6=5×62+2×61+3×60(523)_6 = 5 \times 6^2 + 2 \times 6^1 + 3 \times 6^0

    Calculate each term: 5×62=5×36=1805 \times 6^2 = 5 \times 36 = 180 2×61=2×6=122 \times 6^1 = 2 \times 6 = 12 3×60=3×1=33 \times 6^0 = 3 \times 1 = 3

    Now, add them together: 180+12+3=195180 + 12 + 3 = 195 So, (523)6=195(523)_6 = 195 in decimal (base 10).

  2. Convert the decimal number 195 to base 9:

    To convert 195 to base 9, divide the number by 9 and keep track of the remainders:

    195÷9=21 with a remainder of 6195 \div 9 = 21 \text{ with a remainder of } 6 21÷9=2 with a remainder of 321 \div 9 = 2 \text{ with a remainder of } 3 2÷9=0 with a remainder of 22 \div 9 = 0 \text{ with a remainder of } 2

    Reading the remainders from bottom to top, 195195 in base 10 is (236)9(236)_9.

So, the conversion of (523)6(523)_6 to base 9 gives (236)9(236)_9.

Would you like any details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you convert a base-8 number to base-5?
  2. What is the significance of different number bases in computer science?
  3. Can you explain how to convert a number from base-16 to base-2?
  4. What is the process for converting a decimal number to a base-7 number?
  5. Why do we use base-10 (decimal) in everyday life?

Tip: When converting between bases, converting first to base 10 (decimal) is often the easiest approach, especially when the base is not a power of 2.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Systems
Base Conversion

Formulas

Conversion of a base-n number to base 10
Conversion of a decimal number to another base

Theorems

Positional Notation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11