Tangents are drawn at points $(x_i, y_i); i = 1, 2, 3$ lying on the parabola $y = x^2$ to enclose a triangle of area $\Delta$. If $x_1, x_2, x_3$ form an increasing arithmetic progression,where $x_1 = -1$ and $y_3 = 9$,then $\Delta$ is ............. $sq. \, units$.

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $10$

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