SOLUTION: the perimeter of a particular rectangle is 24 inches. If its length and width are positive integers, how many distinct areas could the rectangle have?

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Question 356926: the perimeter of a particular rectangle is 24 inches. If its length and width are positive integers, how many distinct areas could the rectangle have?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 2W + 2L
W + L = 12
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The possible integer combinations are the factors of 12
1 x 12
2 x 6
3 x 4