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put this solution on YOUR website!Well, intuitively, one is supposed to see that the question is asking you to find the equation of two lines such that they intersect at (-3,4). This means we can actually treat each equation separately, and find b such that the line goes through (-3,4) and then find m similarly. If you have studied the equation of lines, then you should be on your way now. Otherwise...
First, 5x + 7y = b
Substitute x = -3, y = 4 into the equation
to get 5(-3) + 7(4) = 13 = b
So b=13.
Secondly, mx+y =22
Substitute x and y as before,
to get m(-3) + 4 = 22
which becomes m = 18/(-3) = -6
So m = -6
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