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Find the equation of a straight line which cuts off an intercept of 5 units on negative direction of y-axis and makes an angle `120^0` with the positive direction of x-axis.

A

`x+sqrt(3)y-5=0`

B

`y-sqrt(3)x+5=0`

C

`y+sqrt(3)+5=0`

D

`y-sqrt(3)x+5=0`

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