Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem If (2x+3y)2=4 and xy=−5, what is the value of 4x2+9y2? Solution — click to reveal We see that (2x+3y)2=(4x2+9y2)+12xy=4. We want to find 4x2+9y2 and are given xy=−5. So, 4x2+9y2+12xy=4x2+9y2+12(−5)=4. It follows that 4x2+9y2=64. Final answer 64 ← Previous problem Next problem →