The linear equation is .

Rewrite the equation in standard form of a linear equation: Ax + By = C.

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

Apply commutative property of addition: .

                   (Apply additive inverse property: )

The equation is now in standard form where A = 1, B = , and C = .

This is a linear equation.

The given equation is a linear equation.