Math Problem Statement

What are the place values of a base 7 number with 5 digits? Convert the base 7 numbers to decimal numbers.

Solution

From the image, it appears that you are working on converting a base-7 number to decimal values, specifically identifying the place values in a base-7 system and converting them accordingly.

In this problem:

  1. Each position represents a power of 7.
  2. Starting from the rightmost digit, each position is a power of 7 increasing from 707^0 to 747^4 for a five-digit number.
  3. You have partially filled out the answers, but one answer (related to 543075430_7) is incorrect, as indicated by the red marking.

Correct Place Values in Base-7:

To convert a number in base-7 to decimal, each digit is multiplied by 7n7^n, where nn is its position from the right (starting at 0). Here’s a quick guide:

  • 7^0 is 1
  • 7^1 is 7
  • 7^2 is 49
  • 7^3 is 343
  • 7^4 is 2401

If you're asked to convert 5430 from base-7 to decimal, calculate as follows:

5343+449+37+015 \cdot 343 + 4 \cdot 49 + 3 \cdot 7 + 0 \cdot 1

Let’s break it down:

  • 5343=17155 \cdot 343 = 1715
  • 449=1964 \cdot 49 = 196
  • 37=213 \cdot 7 = 21
  • 01=00 \cdot 1 = 0

Now, add these values: 1715+196+21+0=19321715 + 196 + 21 + 0 = 1932

So, 1932 should be the decimal equivalent of 543075430_7.

Would you like more details or further help with other similar questions?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you convert other base numbers, like base 5 or base 8, to decimal?
  2. What steps are involved in converting decimal numbers to base-7?
  3. How does the positional notation work in any base?
  4. How would the conversion process differ if we used a six-digit number in base-7?
  5. Why do different bases require different place values?

Tip: Always start from the rightmost digit when converting bases to decimal, as it represents the lowest power of the base.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Base Conversion
Number Systems
Positional Notation

Formulas

Decimal Equivalent = d_n * b^n + d_{n-1} * b^{n-1} + ... + d_0 * b^0 where b is the base and d_n are the digits

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11