Acardboard storage carton has a length of 3 feet a width of 2 feet and a volume of 12 ft3. what is the minimum amount of cardboard needed to make the box?

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.