Solve the following pair of linear equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 0$
$(a+b)x + (a-b)y = a^2 + b^2$

  • A
    $(-a, -b)$
  • B
    $(a, b)$
  • C
    $(a, -b)$
  • D
    $(-a, b)$

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