If area of a triangle is 35 sq unit with vertices (2,-6), (5,4) and (k,4), then k is
a) 12
b) -2
c) -12, -2
d) 12, -2
Given, 12∣∣
∣∣2−61541k41∣∣
∣∣=35
i.e. 2(4-4)+6(5-k)+1(20-4k)=70
30-6k +20-4k= 70
On taking positive sign, −10k+50=70⇒−10k=20⇒k=−2
On taking negative sign, −10k+50=−70⇒−10k=−120⇒k=12
∴k=12,−2. Hence, the correct option is (d).