Answer:
Part 1) The total square footage of the fence is 
Part 2) 
Step-by-step explanation:
Part 1) what is the total square footage of the fence ?
we know that
The area of the fence is equal to

substitute the values

Part 2) How much will Jake get paid
Using proportion

Answer: a is 2.2, b is 0.55
Explanation:
To find the x intercept, put 0 instead of y,
hence,
0=-0.25x+0.55
-0.25x=-0.55
x=2.2
To find y intercept put 0 instead of x,
so,
y=-0.25*0+0.55
y=0+0.55
y=0.55
First change the 1/2 to eighths. multiply numerator and denominator by 4.now subtract 4 1/8
(5x^2-15x) (-2x+6)
5x (x-3) -2 (x-3)
(5x-2) (x-3)