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Given equation is \"\".

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

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract \"\" from each side.

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Apply commutative property of addition: \"\".

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\"\"               (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")\"\"

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Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 12.

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\"\"  (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                  (Multiply: \"\") \"\"

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The equation is now in standard form where A = 9, B = \"\"8 and C = \"\"60.

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This is a linear equation.\"\"

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Equation is a linear equation.