SOLUTION: Find values for m and b in the following system so that the solution to the system is (-6, 8). 5x + 7y = b mx + y = 22 m = , b =

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Question 127378: Find values for m and b in the following system so that the solution to the system is (-6, 8).
5x + 7y = b
mx + y = 22
m = , b =

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substituting __ 5(-6)+7(8)=b __ -30+56=b

substituting __ m(-6)+(8)=22 __ -6m=14