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The linear equation is $\"\"$ .

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

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

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Apply commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ .

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 3 to each side.

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The equation is now in standard form where A = 2, B = 1 and C = $\"\"$ .

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The given equation is a linear equation.