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The linear function is \"\".

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Rewrite the equation in standard form Ax + By = C.

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According to addition property of equality: if a = b, then a + c = b + c.

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 \"\"                  (Subtract 8y from each side.)

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\"\"                  (Apply Commutative property: a + b = b + a)

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\"\"                              (Apply Additive inverse property: \"\")\"\"

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According to division property of equality: if \"\", then \"\".

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\"\"                        (Divide each side by 4)

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\"\"                    (Apply Distributive property: \"\")

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\"\"                             (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                 (Divide: \"\")

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Compare the equation with standard form to find the values A, B and C.

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The equation in standard form is \"\". \"\".