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Write the equation y+3=2(x-4) in standard form.

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Equation of the line in standard form.

Given the equation of a line, it can be expressed in the so-called standard form as follows:

Ax + By = C

We are given the equation:

y + 3 = 2(x - 4)

Operating:

y + 3 = 2x - 8

Subtracting 2x:

y + 3 - 2x = - 8

Subtracting 3:

y - 2x = - 8 - 3

y - 2x = -11

Rearranging, we have the required equation of the line:

-2x + y = -11

This is the standard form of the equation where A=-2, B=1, and C=-11

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