Tangents are drawn to the hyperbola $x^2 - 9y^2 = 9$ from the point $(3, 2)$. The area of the triangle formed by the tangents and the chord of contact is . . . . . . sq units.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $8$

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