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

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 3y from each side.

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Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.

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Divide each side by 3.

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

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