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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?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
We need Since and are all positive. From the first equation we get . Thus . From the second equation we see that . Thus . If we need . We get five roots . If we need . We get three roots . If we need . We get one root . If we need . We get one root . Thus, there are solutions.
Final answer
B