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The line `(x)/(a)+(y)/(b)=2` touches the curve `((x)/(a))^(n)+((y)/(b))^(n)=2` at the point (a, b) for

A

`n=2` only

B

`n=-3` only

C

any real number n

D

`n=2-3i`

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