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the line `x/a-y/b=1` cuts the `x`-axes at `P`.the equation of the line passes through point `P` and perpendicular to the line is:

A

x+y=ab

B

x+y=a+b

C

ax+by=`a^(2)`

D

bx+ay=`a^(2)`

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