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The variable line `x//a+y//b=1` is such that `a+b=10`. The locus of the midpoint of the portion of the line intercepted between theaxes is

A

`x+y=10`

B

`10x+5y=1`

C

`x+y=5`

D

`5x+10y=1 `

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