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 = 2 Thank you.

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Question 110315: 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 = 2
Thank you.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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In order for (-3,4) to be on the line 5x+%2B+7y+=+b, b=5%2A%28-3%29%2B7%2A4=13
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In order for (-3,4) to be on the line mx%2By=2, m=%282-4%29%2F%28-3%29=2%2F3