Question

Dr. Potter provides vaccinations against polio and measles. Each polio vaccination consists of 4 doses and each measles vaccination consists of 2 doses. Last year Dr. potter gave a total of 60 vaccinations that consisted of a total of 184 doses. How many polio vaccinations did dr. potter give last year

Answer 1

Dr. Potter gave 32 polio vaccinations and 28 measles vaccinations

Explanation:

Total of 184 doses

Polio vaccination= 4 doses

Measles vaccination=2 doses

184=4p+2m

92=2p+m

Lets plug in 32+28

92=(2*32)+28

92=64+28

p=32, m=28