For a variable line $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$ where $a + b = 10$,find the equation of the locus of the midpoint of the portion of the line intercepted between the coordinate axes.

  • A
    $10x + 5y = 1$
  • B
    $x + y = 10$
  • C
    $x + y = 5$
  • D
    $5x + 10y = 1$

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