If \(P344_{6} - 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.

  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 5

The correct answer is D. 5

Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that:

\(210P - 42P = 434 + 406\)

\(168P = 840\)

\(P = 840/168 = 5\)

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