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I am 9 years old I need help with my elementary school math homework my name is Emma.Question 7.

I am 9 years old I need help with my elementary school math homework my name is Emma-example-1
I am 9 years old I need help with my elementary school math homework my name is Emma-example-1
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To find the missing side of the fence, sum all the sides.

Let's say the missing side is x. then,


\begin{gathered} x+5+8+7+9=35 \\ x+29=35 \end{gathered}

To isolate x, subtract 29 from both sides.


\begin{gathered} x+29-29=35-29 \\ x=6 \end{gathered}

Answer: 6 kilometers.

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