From the point P(3,4) tangents PA and PB are drawn to the circle x2+y2+4x+6y−12=0. The area of ΔPAB in square units i.e. is
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132342
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B
171574
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C
92617
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D
140913
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Solution
The correct option is B171574 x2+y2+4x+6y−12=0(x+2)2+(y+3)2=25=(5)2areaofΔPAB=Rl3R2+l2l=√(3)2+(4)2+4(3)+6(4)−12=√25+12+12=√49=7=5×34374=171574OptionBiscorrectanswer.