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number theory intermediate

Problem

How many ordered pairs of positive integers satisfy the equation
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Cross-multiplying gives We write as a product of two positive integers: The products and each produce ordered pairs as we can switch the order of the factors. The product produces ordered pair Together, we have ordered pairs
Final answer
D