CPM Homework Help : CALC Problem 7-201

If $(a − 2)x + 2b = 3 + 5x$ is true for all values of $x$ , find $a$ and $b$ .

Hint:

Notice that both sides of the equal sign are in $mx + b$ form. Equate the m's and equate the $b$ 's.

Steps:

$(a − 2) = 5$
$(2b) = 3$
Find $a$ and $b$ .