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So here is some more information.

I am working on a project where I had to find the amount of different rectangles found in a 4x4 grid. The second part being how to find a solution for nxn grid

After a lot of pattern searching and working on some smaller grids I know that there are the following options

1x1 =1rectangle

2x2 =9rectangles

3x3 =36rectanges

and finally 4x4 which had 100 rectangles in it

I know the formula is n(n+1)/2 then sxs where s is the solution. My problem is I cant seem to figure out why you have to divide by the 2 or add the one , ect. I know it has something to do with the amount of axis ( at least I think). My question would be can anyone help walk me through this formula to make sure I am on the right track?

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