Find the equation of the line joining $\mathrm{A}(1,3)$ and $\mathrm{B}(0,0)$ using determinants and find $\mathrm{k}$ if $\mathrm{D}(\mathrm{k}, 0)$ is a point such that area of triangle $\mathrm{ABD}$ is $3 \,\mathrm{sq}$ $\mathrm{units}$.

  • A

    $\mp 5$

  • B

    $\mp 2$

  • C

    $\mp 7$

  • D

    $\mp 9$

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