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Rewrite the equation in the form Ax + By = C.
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(Add (0)x to each side)
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(Simplify)
Rewrite the equation so that both variables are on the same side of the equation.
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(Subtract 5 from each side)
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The equation is now in standard form where A = 0, B = 1, and C = ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=ef04c0de6dc2b67e84ab3159c34388bf.png\")
.This is a linear equation.
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The equation y + 5 = 0 is a linear equation.