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The linear equation $\"\"$ is in standard form, where A, B, and

C are real numbers and A and B both are not zero.

All linear equations can be written in standard form.

The original equation $\"\"$ is a linear equation. $\"\"$

To write first equivalent equation,

Multiply the given equation each side by 2.

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To write second equivalent equation,

Multiply the given equation each side by 3.

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The two equations in standard form that are equivalent to $\"\"$ are

$\"\"$ and $\"\"$ .