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A straight line makes an angle a with the positive direction of x - axis where cos `a = (sqrt(3))/(2)`. If it passes through (0,-2) then its equation is

A

`sqrt(3) x + y +2 =0`

B

`sqrt(3) y +x +2 =0`

C

`sqrt(3)y +x +2 sqrt(3) =0`

D

`sqrt(3) y - x +2sqrt(3)=0`

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