Combine the sentences (marked with 1 and 2) in a single sentence.
1. Linda wanted to paint her house.
2. She asked John to help her.
Linda wanted to paint her house so she asked John to help her.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Combine the sentences (marked with 1 and 2) in a single sentence.

### Input:
1. Linda wanted to paint her house.
2. She asked John to help her.

### Output:
Linda wanted to paint her house so she asked John to help her.