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If P(a,b) is the mid point of a line segment between the axes, then:

A

`(x)/(a)+(y)/(b)=1`

B

`(x)/(a)+(y)/(b)=2`

C

`(x)/(a)+(y)/(b)-1=0`

D

`(x)/(a)+(y)/(b)-2=0`

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