SOLUTION: Find 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 102916: Find 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 elima(1433)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-3,4).
5x+7y=b
5(-3) + 7(4)=b
-15+28=b
13=b
mx+y=22
M(-3)+(4)=22
m(-3)=22-4
m(-3)=18

m=-6
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