SOLUTION: a(2+x) + b(1-x) = 3x+5 What is a and b ?

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Question 1148610: a(2+x) + b(1-x) = 3x+5
What is a and b ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a(2+x) + b(1-x) = 3x+5
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2a%2Bax%2Bb-bx=3x%2B5
ax-bx%2B2a%2Bb=3x%2B5
%28a-b%29x%2B%282a%2Bb%29=3x%2B5

system%28a-b=3%2C2a%2Bb=5%29---------solve this system and you will have your a and b.