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Compute the value 9x^2 + 4y^2 if xy = 6 and 3x + 2y = 12.

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Compute the value 9x2 + 4y2 if xy = 6 and 3x + 2y = 12.

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Given, xy = 6, 3x + 2y = 12

Squaring both sides

(3x + 2y)2 = 122

9x2 + 4y2 + 2(3x.2y) = 144

9x2 + 4y2 + 12xy = 144

9x2 + 4y2 + 12 x 6 = 144

9x2 + 4y2 + 72 = 144

=> 9x2 + 4y2 = 144 - 72 

=> 9x2 + 4y2 = 72

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