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Posted: February 24, 2025

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Variables B, O, and K represent digits in each number base. If B does not equal O, and O does not equal K, determine the base ten sum of B + O + O + K such that the values will satisfy the given equation.

BOOK₈ – BOOK₅ = BOOK₇ or (BOOK(base 8) – BOOK(base 5) = BOOK(base 7))

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