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Let \( a \) be a real number and \( b \) be a real number with \( b \neq -1 \) and \( b \neq 0 \). Determine all pairs \((a, b)\) for which

$$
\frac{(1+a)^2}{1+b} \leq 1 + \frac{a^2}{b}
$$

is satisfied. For which pairs \((a, b)\) does equality hold?

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