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The six vertices of a regular hexagon lie upon the circumference of the circle

x2+y2−6x+4y−37=0

Find the area of the hexagon.


Complete the square on x2−6x and on y2+4y to get the equation of the circle in the form

(x−a)2+(y−b)2=r2

You need r (a and b are irrelevant).


Inscribed hexagon

The angle θ should be easy to find, since the hexagon is formed by 6 identical triangles.