Find the equation of the line in the form ax+by+c=0 where ax, by and c are integers, which passes through the midpoint of the line joining A(−1,−2)and B(−2,0) and is perpendicular to AB. A.1/2x−y−1/4=0 B. 2x−4y−1=0 C. y=1/2x−1/4 D. y−1/2x−1/4=0

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Find the equation of the line in the form ax+by+c=0 where ax, by and c are integers, which passes through the midpoint of the line joining A(−1,−2)and B(−2,0) and is perpendicular to AB.

A.1/2x−y−1/4=0

B. 2x−4y−1=0

C. y=1/2x−1/4

D. y−1/2x−1/4=0

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