The linear function is .

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

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 8y from each side.

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

                     (Apply Additive inverse property: )

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.

Combine like terms using distributive property: .

                   (Cancel common terms)

                        (Divide: )

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

The equation in standard form is . .