To solve this equation we can first assume that both a and b are nonzero real numbers. Hence, A = 1 b = 1
1. 2 (1) + 1 = 2(1)
2. 2 + 1 = 2: now this a false equation since there is not equality, the equation cannot retain the equal sign but will become 2 + 1 > 2. Leaving the relationship unequal.
However, the alternative to this problem is to be b = 0. To oversee the rule in order to solve the equation retaining it as an “equation”. Further, there is no other solution for this equation. A = 1 b = 0
1. Which becomes 2(1) + 0 = 2(1)
2. 2 + 0 = 2 :
3. 2 = 2. Here we can observe the equality.