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Let (h,k) be a fixed point where `hgt0,kgt0`. A straight line passing through this point cuts the positive directions of the coordinate axes at the points P and Q . Find the minimum area of the triangle OPQ , O being the origin.

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`=(1)/(2).4hk=2hk` sq unit.
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