SOLUTION: Find the values for m and b in the following system so that the solution to the system is (-3, 4) 5x+7y=b mx+y=22

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Question 82040: Find the values for m and b in the following system so that the solution to the system is (-3, 4)
5x+7y=b
mx+y=22
Answer by stanbon(48516) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the values for m and b in the following system so that the solution to the system is (-3, 4)
5x+7y=b
mx+y=22
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Substitute for x and y so you can solve for m and b:
-15+28=b
b=13
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-3m+4=22
-3m=18
m=-6
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cheers,
Stan H.