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Problem
A rectangular box measures , where , , and are integers and . The volume and the surface area of the box are numerically equal. How many ordered triples are possible?
Solution
The surface area is , the volume is , so .
Divide both sides by , we get that
First consider the bound of the variable . Since we have , or .
Also note that , we have . Thus, , so .
So we have or .
Before the casework, let's consider the possible range for if .
From , we have . From , we have . Thus
When , , so . The solutions we find are , for a total of solutions.
When , , so . The solutions we find are , for a total of solutions.
When , , so . The only solution in this case is .
When , is forced to be , and thus .
Thus, our answer is
Simplification of Solution
See Also
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