If \(P344_{6} - 23P2_{6} = 2PP2_{6}\), find the value of the digit P.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Convert everything to base 10 and collect like terms, such that
\(210P - 42P = 434 + 406\)
\(168P = 840\)
\(P = 840/168 = 5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #576)