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GUJCET · Maths · Determinants

If area of triangle is 35 sq. units with vertices \((2, -6), (5, 4)\) and \((k, 4)\). Then \(k\) is ________.

  1. A -2
  2. B 12
  3. C -12, -2
  4. D 12, -2
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(D) 12, -2

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\( \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)| \) \( 35 = \frac{1}{2} |2(4 - 4) + 5(4 - (-6)) + k(-6 - 4)| \)