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![**Subtract in the Indicated Base**
Subtract the following numbers given in base 9:
\[
\begin{array}{c}
7711_9 \\
- 2653_9 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]
**Solution:**
Subtract the numbers vertically, paying attention to the base-9 system. If necessary, borrow from the next higher place value, converting as appropriate for base 9.
\[
\begin{array}{c}
7711_9 \\
- 2653_9 \\
\hline
\_\_\_\_\_9 \\
\end{array}
\]
**Steps:**
1. Subtract the digits in the rightmost position.
2. Move leftwards, borrowing if a digit is smaller than the one you're subtracting.
3. Write down each result below, in base 9 form.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F94f92ff5-1fee-41b2-9a69-3f1799cc23e2%2F562e5d32-3429-4e52-b17c-83a6ac2d3092%2Fo442i1_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Subtract in the Indicated Base**
Subtract the following numbers given in base 9:
\[
\begin{array}{c}
7711_9 \\
- 2653_9 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]
**Solution:**
Subtract the numbers vertically, paying attention to the base-9 system. If necessary, borrow from the next higher place value, converting as appropriate for base 9.
\[
\begin{array}{c}
7711_9 \\
- 2653_9 \\
\hline
\_\_\_\_\_9 \\
\end{array}
\]
**Steps:**
1. Subtract the digits in the rightmost position.
2. Move leftwards, borrowing if a digit is smaller than the one you're subtracting.
3. Write down each result below, in base 9 form.
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