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Tangents are drawn to the ellipse `x^2/9+y^2/5 = 1` at the end of latus rectum. Find the area of quadrilateral so formed

A

Co-ordinates of one of a latus rectum are `(2, (5)/(3))`

B

Equation of tangent is `(2)/(9)x + (y)/(3) =1`

C

Area of a quadrilateral so formed is 27 sq. units

D

Centre of the ellipse is (2, 3)

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