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The equation is \"\".

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Find the rate of change.

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The linear equation is \"\".

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\"\".

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\"\"           (Divide each side by \"\")

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\"\"                 (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"              (Rewrite the equation)

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\"\"               (Simplify)

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Compare the both equations are \"\".

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Therefore, the rate of change of the equation is \"\".

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The rate of change of the equation is \"\".