Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Number Representation and Calculation - 4.2 Number Bases in Positional Systems - Exercise Set 4.2 - Page 227: 77

Answer

The digit symbol for base 9 is 0 to 8. P is preceding numberof \[{{888}_{nine}}\]. \[\begin{align} & P={{888}_{nine}}-1 \\ & ={{887}_{nine}} \end{align}\] F is following numberof \[{{888}_{nine}}\]. The digit symbol for base 9 is 0 to 8. \[F={{888}_{nine}}+1\] In base nine, \[{{8}_{\operatorname{nine}}}+1={{10}_{nine}}\] \[F={{1000}_{nine}}\]
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