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Find the equation of the normal to the ellipse `(x^2)/(a^2)+(y^2)/(b^2)=1` at the positive end of the latus rectum.

A

`x + ey - ae^(3) = 0`

B

`x - ey + ae^(3) = 0`

C

`x - ey -ae^(3)=0`

D

`x + ey + ae^(3)=0`

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