1. **State the problem:** We have a triangle with angles measuring $32^\circ$, $(7a + 4)^\circ$, and $(3(b + 2) - 1)^\circ$. We need to find the values of $a$ and $b$.
2. **Recall the triangle angle sum rule:** The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always $180^\circ$. So,
$$32 + (7a + 4) + (3(b + 2) - 1) = 180$$
3. **Simplify the expression:**
$$32 + 7a + 4 + 3b + 6 - 1 = 180$$
$$32 + 4 + 6 - 1 + 7a + 3b = 180$$
$$41 + 7a + 3b = 180$$
4. **Isolate the variables:**
$$7a + 3b = 180 - 41$$
$$7a + 3b = 139$$
5. **Interpretation:** We have one equation with two variables, so we need more information or assumptions to find unique values for $a$ and $b$. Since the problem does not provide more data, we can express one variable in terms of the other.
6. **Express $b$ in terms of $a$:**
$$3b = 139 - 7a$$
$$b = \frac{139 - 7a}{3}$$
**Final answer:** The values of $a$ and $b$ satisfy the equation $$7a + 3b = 139$$. Without additional information, $b = \frac{139 - 7a}{3}$.
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