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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: 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 This question is from textbook

Answer by jcmtnez(53) About Me  (Show Source):
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You only have to evaluate the equations with the given values.
5x+7y=b, Therefore 5(-3)+7(4)=b, -15+28=b, 13=b
mx+y=22, Therefore -3m+4=22, -3m=18, m=-6
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