Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra senior Problem If x+2y=4 and xy=−8, what is the value of x2+4y2? Solution — click to reveal We see that (x+2y)2=(x2+4y2)+4xy=42=16. We want to find x2+4y2 and are given xy=−8. So, x2+4y2+4xy=x2+4y2+4(−8)=16. It follows that x2+4y2=48. Final answer 48 ← Previous problem Next problem →