Tangents are drawn to the circle x² + y² = 16 from the point P(3,5). Find the area of the triangle formed by these tangents and the chord of contact of P.

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ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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Tangents are drawn to the circle x² = 16 from the point P(3,5). Find the area of the
triangle formed by these tangents and the chord of contact of P.
+y²
Transcribed Image Text:Tangents are drawn to the circle x² = 16 from the point P(3,5). Find the area of the triangle formed by these tangents and the chord of contact of P. +y²
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