SOLUTION: Write an expression to represent the total number of legs on h horses and c chickens. How many legs are there in 5 horses and 6 chickens?

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Question 1133025: Write an expression to
represent the total number of legs on
h horses and c chickens. How many
legs are there in 5 horses and
6 chickens?

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=4h+2c
=5*4+6*2
=32 legs

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