Slice for x: -2x + 5 < 7

×<-1

Step-by-step explanation:

×:-2×<7-5

×:-2×<2

×:×<-2/2

×:×<-1

Ellis will need 244.92 ft2 of paint.

Step-by-step explanation:

First we need to find the surface area of one fencepost.

The fencepost is cylindrical, so the surface area is given by the equation:

If the height of the fencepost is 6 feet and the radius is 0.5 feet, we have:

The surface area of the 12 fenceposts is:

Ellis will need 244.92 ft2 of paint.