Let $P = (7, 1)$ and let $O = (0, 0)$. (a) If $S$ is a point on the line $y = x$ and $T$ is a point on the horizontal $x$-axis so that $P$ is on the line segment $ST$, determine the minimum possible area of triangle $OST$. (b) If $U$ is a point on the line $y = x$ and $V$ is a point on the horizontal $x$-axis so that $P$ is on the line segment $UV$, determine the minimum possible perimeter of triangle $OUV$.