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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def start_led_flash(self, on, off):
 """Starts flashing the LED."""

        if not self._led_flashing:
            self._led_flash = (on, off)
            self._led_flashing = True
            self._control()