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The line `(x)/(a)-(y)/(b) =1` cuts the x-axis at P. The equation of the line through P perpendicular to the given line is

A

x + y = ab

B

x+y= a + b

C

`ax + by = a^(2)`

D

`bx + ay = b^(2)`

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