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The equation of a line which makes equal intercepts on the axes and passes through (2, 3) is:
Ax + y = 5
Bx - y = 1
Cx + y = 6
D2x + 3y = 13
✓ Correct Answer: A — x + y = 5
Intercept form: x/a + y/a = 1 => x + y = a. Passing through (2, 3): 2 + 3 = a => a = 5. Eq: x + y = 5.
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