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Find the number of all integer-sided isosceles obtuse-angled triangles with perimeter 2008.

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Lokesh Verma ·

same as

2a+b=2008

such that b>√2a

a(2+√2)<2008

no of integers a such that

a<2008/(2+√2) = 588.**

a=1,.....588

for each a, we get a unique b..

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varun ·

Isn't it a<589 ?

And since a > 502, the number of triangles = 86 ?

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Lokesh Verma ·

yes.. it is the right method...

basically there is a way to get it to one inequaltiy.. but ur solution is perfect :)

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