The equation of the straight line which passes through the point $(1, -2)$ and cuts off equal intercepts from the axes is:

  • A
    $x + y = 1$
  • B
    $x - y = 1$
  • C
    $x + y + 1 = 0$
  • D
    $x - y - 2 = 0$

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