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A straight line `x/a -y/b =1` passes through the point (8,6) and cuts off a triangle of area 12 units from the axes of coordinates . Find the equations of the straight line .

A

3x - 2y = 12

B

4x - 3y = 12

C

3x - 8y + 24 = 0

D

BOTH (A) AND (B)

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