SOLUTION: the veterinary clinic charges $5 to immunize dogs and $3 to immunize cats. a total of 45 dogs and cats were immunized, and $195 in fees were collected. how many dogs were collected

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Question 288398: the veterinary clinic charges $5 to immunize dogs and $3 to immunize cats. a total of 45 dogs and cats were immunized, and $195 in fees were collected. how many dogs were collected.
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d+c=45
5d+3c=195
no dogs were collected
fees were collected for immunizing the dogs and cats
fees for dogs =5d
solve for d and multiply by 5

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