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A straight line passes through the point (-5,2) and the portion of the line intercepted between the axes is divided at this point in the ratio 2:3. Find the equation of the line.

A

`3x+4y=7`

B

`4x+3y=7`

C

`4x-3y=1`

D

`3x-4y+1=0`

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