The discussion focuses on converting the expression 17 x 4^4 into base 4. The correct approach involves dividing 17 by 4 twice, resulting in the base 4 representation of 101. Additionally, the expression can be expressed as 1 x 4^6 + 1 x 4^4. The participants confirm that while this method is correct, it may not yield the expected final answer, as 4^4 equals 10000 in base 4 and 4^6 equals 1000000.
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It is correct as far as at goes, but I think that it is not yet the answer that is expected.ketanco said:how can i write 17 x 4^4 with respect to base 4?
here is what i did:
i divide 17 by 4 twice and get 101 on base 4, and then say 1 x 4^6 + 1 x 4 ^ 4
is it correct?