PLEASE JUST GIVE ME SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS FOR THE BELOW WORD PROBLEM:

Annie needs a piece of cardboard with an area of 180 square centimeters. The length of the cardboard should be 7 centimeters less than 3 times the width. What are the dimensions of the piece of cardboard Annie needs?

*NOTE: The question is supposed to be solved with system of equations. I know there are other ways to solve it but I specifically need system of equations.

Question

PLEASE JUST GIVE ME SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS FOR THE BELOW WORD PROBLEM:

Annie needs a piece of cardboard with an area of 180 square centimeters. The length of the cardboard should be 7 centimeters less than 3 times the width. What are the dimensions of the piece of cardboard Annie needs?

*NOTE: The question is supposed to be solved with system of equations. I know there are other ways to solve it but I specifically need system of equations.

triciaal · Answer

|dw:1409814404602:dw|

equation 1    L * w = 180
equation 2  L - 3w = 7
solve using substitution