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The point on the ellipse `x^2 + 2y^2 = 6` closest to the line `x + y = 7` is

A

`(sqrt2,sqrt2)`

B

`(0,sqrt3)`

C

`(2,1)`

D

`(sqrt5,1/sqrt2)`

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