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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 Multiplication property of equality: if \"\", then \"\".

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\"\"                          (Apply Distributive property: ab + ac = (b + c)a)

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\"\"                  (Multiply each side by 2)

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\"\"                              (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                (Multiply: \"\")

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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 \"\". \"\".