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There is a number system in which the following two equalities are both true at the same time. What is that base? Please find it ASAP.

HERE is the equalities:
2+3=5 AND 2*3=11

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Answer:

Impossible

Explanation:


2_b * 3_b=11_b \\ \\ 2_(10) * 3_(10)=(b+1)_(10) \\ \\ 6=b+1 \\ \\ b=5

However, since
5_5 is not allowed, this violates the first equation.

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