If 55\(_x\) + 52\(_x\) = 77\(_{10}\) find X
The correct answer is C. 7
To solve the equation \(55_x + 52_x = 77_{10}\), we need to convert the numbers from base \(x\) to base 10 and then solve for \(x\).
Let's break down the given equation step by step:
1. \(55_x\) represents a number in base \(x\) where the leftmost digit is 5 and the rightmost digit is 5.
2. \(52_x\) represents a number in base \(x\) where the leftmost digit is 5 and the rightmost digit is 2.
3. \(77_{10}\) is a number in base 10.
To convert \(55_x\) to base 10, we use the formula:
\(55_x = 5 \cdot x^1 + 5 \cdot x^0\)
To convert \(52_x\) to base 10, we use the formula:
\(52_x = 5 \cdot x^1 + 2 \cdot x^0\)
So, the equation becomes:
\(5x + 5 + 5x + 2 = 77\)
Simplify the equation:
\(10x + 7 = 77\)
Now, subtract 7 from both sides:
\(10x = 70\)
Finally, divide both sides by 10:
\(x = 7\)
So, the value of \(x\) is 7.
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