Number of Triangles - Given perimeter

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If 'p' is the given perimeter,

The total number of triangles.

= $$\dfrac{p^2}{48}$$ if p is even.

= $$\dfrac{\left(p+3\right)^2}{48}$$ if p is odd.

The number of scalene triangles:

= $$\dfrac{\left(p-6\right)^2}{48}$$ if p is even.

= $$\dfrac{\left(p-3\right)^2}{48}$$ if p is odd.

In all cases, the resulting value should be rounded to the nearest integer.

Question 1

How many distinct triangles with integer sides are possible whose perimeter is 25?

Question 2

What is the number of distinct triangles with integer sides possible whose perimeter is 11?

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