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Equation of a line making intercepts a and b on the x and y axes respectively is:
Aax + by = 1
Bx/a + y/b = 1
Cx/b + y/a = 1
Dy = ax + b
✓ Correct Answer: B — x/a + y/b = 1
This is the standard intercept form of a straight line.
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