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The point P in the first quadrant of the ellipse `x^2//8 +y^2//18 =1` so that the area of the triangle formed by the tangent at P and the coordinate axes is least

A

(2,3)

B

`(sqrt(8),0)`

C

`(sqrt(18),0)`

D

none

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