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Rewrite the equation in standard form Ax + By = C.
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(Subtract ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=22f01068a3b4690e13197a3ca0e181c1.png\")
from each side)
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(Simplify)
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(Multiply each side by 12)
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(Simplify)
The equation is now in standard form, where A = 9, B = – 8, and C = – 60.
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is a linear equation.