f(x) = 2x - 1
g(x) = 7x -12

what is h(x)=f(x)+g(x)?

A) h(x)=9x-13
B) h(x)=9x-12
C) h(x)=-5x+11
D) h(x)=5x-13

Answer:

100/9

Step-by-step explanation:

(7*5*2/7*3)² * (5^0/2^-3)³ * 2^-9

Solution:

We know that any number with power 0 = 1

(7*5*2/7*3)² * (1/2^-3)³ * 2^-9

Now cancel out 2 by 2

= (7*5*2/7*3)² * (1/1^-3)³ * 1^-9

=(70/21)² * (1)³/(1^-3)³ * 1^-9

=(10/3)^2 * 1/1^-1 * 1/1^9

=100/9 *1 *1

=100/9....

Answer:

d. 1134 inches squared

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for the area of a circle is [tex]\pi r^2[/tex]

where r is the radius.

You are given r=19 here so replace r in [tex]\pi r^2[/tex] with 19 giving us:

[tex]\pi (19)^2[/tex]

Then it is to the calculator we go:

1134 inches squared

Answer:

The break- even point is attained when n=75

Step-by-step explanation:

The break-even point is defined as the point where revenue is equal to cost.

We take the equation for revenue r=15n, and set it equal to the equation c=9n+450

15n=9n+450

Subtract 9n from both sides:

6n=450

Divide both sides by 6.

6n/6=450/6

n=75

The break- even point is attained when n=75....

Final answer:

To determine Amanda's store's break-even point, set the revenue equal to the cost function and solve for n to find 75 shirts.

Explanation:

To find the break-even point of Amanda's store:

Set the revenue function equal to the cost function: 15n = 9n + 450

Solve for n: n = 75

Therefore, the break-even point is when Amanda sells 75 graphic t-shirts.

Answer:

obtuse, isosceles

Step-by-step explanation:

We have two angles that have the same measure  - that means two sides are equal length.  That means the triangle is isosceles

We have one angle that is greater than 90 degrees  - that tells us the triangle is obtuse

Answer:

Equation of the parabola: [tex]y = 2x^{2} + 4x - 3[/tex].

Axis of symmetry: [tex]x= -1[/tex].

Coordinates of the vertex: [tex]\displaystyle \left(-1, -5\right)[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

The axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex of a parabola can be read directly from its equation in vertex form.

[tex]y = a(x-h)^{2} +k[/tex].

The vertex of this parabola will be at [tex](h, k)[/tex]. The axis of symmetry will be [tex]x = h[/tex].

The equation in this question is in standard form. It will take some extra steps to find the vertex form of this equation before its vertex and axis of symmetry can be found. To find the vertex form, find its coefficients [tex]a[/tex], [tex]h[/tex], and[tex]k[/tex].

Expand the square in the vertex form using the binomial theorem.

[tex]y = a(x-h)^{2} +k[/tex].

[tex]y = a(x^{2} - 2hx + h^{2}) +k[/tex].

By the distributive property of multiplication,

[tex]y = (ax^{2} - 2ahx + ah^{2}) +k[/tex].

Collect the constant terms:

[tex]y = ax^{2} - 2ahx + (ah^{2} +k)[/tex].

The coefficients in front of powers of [tex]x[/tex] shall be the same in the two forms. For example, the coefficient of [tex]x^{2}[/tex] in the given equation is [tex]2[/tex]. The coefficient of [tex]x^{2}[/tex] in the equation [tex]y = ax^{2} - 2ahx + (ah^{2} +k)[/tex] is [tex]a[/tex]. The two coefficients need to be equal for the two equations to be equivalent. As a result, [tex]a = 2[/tex].

Similarly, for the term [tex]x[/tex]:

[tex]-2ah = 4[/tex].

[tex]\displaystyle h = -\frac{2}{a} = -1[/tex].

So is the case for the constant term:

[tex]ah^{2} + k = -3[/tex].

[tex]k = -3 - ah^{2} = -5[/tex].

The vertex form of this parabola will thus be:

[tex]y = 2(x -(-1))^{2} + (-5)[/tex].

The vertex of this parabola is at [tex](-1, -5)[/tex].

The axis of symmetry of a parabola is a vertical line that goes through its vertex. For this parabola, the axis of symmetry is the line [tex]x = -1[/tex].

Answer:

[tex]f^{-1}(x)=-2x+6[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]y=f(x)[/tex]

[tex]y=3-\frac{1}{2}x[/tex]

The biggest thing about finding the inverse is swapping x and y.  The inverse comes from switching all the points on the graph of the original.  So a point (x,y) on the original becomes (y,x) on the original's inverse.

Sway x and y in:

[tex]y=3-\frac{1}{2}x[/tex]

[tex]x=3-\frac{1}{2}y[/tex]

Now we want to remake y the subject (that is solve for y):

Subtract 3 on both sides:

[tex]x-3=-\frac{1}{2}y[/tex]

Multiply both sides by -2:

[tex]-2(x-3)=y[/tex]

We could leave as this or we could distribute:

[tex]-2x+6=y[/tex]

The inverse equations is [tex]y=-2x+6[/tex].

Now some people rename this [tex]f^{-1}[/tex] or just call it another name like [tex]g[/tex].

[tex]f^{-1}(x)=-2x+6[/tex].

Let's verify this is the inverse.

If they are inverses then you will have that:

[tex]f(f^{-1}(x))=x \text{ and } f^{-1}(f(x))=x[/tex]

Let's try the first:

[tex]f(f^{-1}(x))[/tex]

[tex]f(-2x+6)[/tex]  (Replace inverse f with -2x+6 since we had [tex]f^{-1})(x)=-2x+6[/tex]

[tex]3-\frac{1}{2}(-2x+6)[/tex]  (Replace old output, x, in f with new input, -2x+6)

[tex]3+x-3[/tex]  (I distributed)

[tex]x[/tex]

Bingo!

Let's try the other way.

[tex]f^{-1}(f(x))[/tex]

[tex]f^{-1}(3-\frac{1}{2}x)[/tex] (Replace f(x) with 3-(1/2)x since [tex]f(x)=3-\frac{1}{2}x[/tex])

[tex]-2(3-\frac{1}{2}x)+6[/tex] (Replace old input, x, in -2x+6 with 3-(1/2)x since [tex]f(x)=3-\frac{1}{2}x[/tex])

[tex]-6+x+6[/tex] (I distributed)

[tex]x[/tex]

So both ways we got x.

We have confirmed what we found is the inverse of the original function.

Answer:

[tex]\laege\boxed{f^{-1}(x)=-2x+6}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]f(x)=3-\dfrac{1}{2}x\to y=3-\dfrac{1}{2}x\\\\\text{Exchange x to y and vice versa:}\\\\x=3-\dfrac{1}{2}y\\\\\text{Solve for}\ y:\\\\3-\dfrac{1}{2}y=x\qquad\text{subtract 3 from both sides}\\\\-\dfrac{1}{2}y=x-3\qquad\text{multiply both sides by (-2)}\\\\\left(-2\!\!\!\!\diagup^1\right)\cdot\left(-\dfrac{1}{2\!\!\!\!\diagup_1}y\right)=-2x-3(-2)\\\\y=-2x+6[/tex]

Answer:

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

If k<0, the function g(x) = f(x) + k represents the function f(x) shifted k units downwards.

In this case, given that k=-3 (k<0). The graph was shifted 3 units down. Therefore, the correct option is Option C.

Answer:

1) multiplicative inverse of i = -i

2) Multiplicative inverse of i^2 = -1

3) Multiplicative inverse of i^3 = i

4) Multiplicative inverse of i^4 = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to find multiplicative inverse of each of the following.

1) i

The multiplicative inverse is 1/i

if i is in the denominator we find their conjugate

[tex]=1/i * i/i\\=i/i^2\\=We\,\, know\,\, that\,\, i^2 = -1\\=i/(-1)\\= -i[/tex]

So, multiplicative inverse of i = -i

2) i^2

The multiplicative inverse is 1/i^2

We know that i^2 = -1

1/-1 = -1

so, Multiplicative inverse of i^2 = -1

3) i^3

The multiplicative inverse is 1/i^3

We know that i^2 = -1

and i^3 = i.i^2

[tex]1/i^3\\=1/i.i^2 \\=1/i(-1)\\=-1/i * i/i\\=-i/i^2\\= -i/-1\\= i[/tex]

so, Multiplicative inverse of i^3 = i

4) i^4

The multiplicative inverse is 1/i^4

We know that i^2 = -1

and i^4 = i^2.i^2

[tex]=1/i^2.i^2\\=1/(-1)(-1)\\=1/1\\=1[/tex]

so, Multiplicative inverse of i^4 = 1

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{y=-\dfrac{3}{4}x-3}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope-intercept form of an equation of a line:

y = mx + b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

Parallel lines have the same slope.

===========================================

We have the equation of the line: [tex]y=-\dfrac{3}{4}x-5[/tex]

The slope is [tex]m=-\dfrac{3}{4}[/tex].

Put the value of the slope and the coordinates of the point (4, -6) to an equation of a line:

[tex]-6=-\dfrac{3}{4}(4)+b[/tex]

[tex]-6=-3+b[/tex]           add 3 to both sides

[tex]-3=b\to b=-3[/tex]

Finally:

[tex]y=-\dfrac{3}{4}x-3[/tex]

Answer:

=6√3 the third option.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the Pythagoras theorem to find the value of y. We need two equations that include y.

a²+b²=c²

c=9+3=12

x²+y²=12²

x²=144 - y².........i (This is the first equation)

We can also express it in another way but let us find the perpendicular dropped to c.

perpendicular²= x²-3²=x²-9 according to the Pythagoras theorem.

y²=(x²-9)+9²

y²=x²+72

x²=y²-72....ii( this is the second equation

Let us equate the two.

y²-72=144-y²

2y²=144+72

2y²=216

y²=108

y=√108

In Surd form √108=√(36×3)=6√3

y=6√3

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{\dfrac{a^{-3}}{a^{-2}b^{-5}}=a^{-1}b^5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\dfrac{a^{-3}}{a^{-2}b^{-5}}=a^{-3}\cdot\dfrac{1}{a^{-2}}\cdot\dfrac{1}{b^{-5}}\qquad\text{use}\ x^{-n}=\dfrac{1}{x^n}\\\\=a^{-3}\cdot a^2\cdot b^5\qquad\text{use}\ x^n\cdot x^m=x^{n+m}\\\\=a^{-3+2}b^5=a^{-1}b^5[/tex]

Answer:

1

Step-by-step explanation:

Your equation may be written as follows:

[tex]\frac{1}{5} +2n=3n-\frac{4}{5}[/tex]

Start by multiplying both sides by 5 to clear your fractions.

[tex]\frac{1}{5} +2n=3n-\frac{4}{5} \\1+10n=15n-4[/tex]

Next, subtract 10n from both sides.

[tex]1+10n=15n-4\\1=5n-4[/tex]

Add 4 to both sides.

[tex]1=5n-4\\5=5n[/tex]

Divide both sides by 5 to solve for n.

[tex]5=5n\\1=n[/tex]

Final answer:

By setting up an equation 1/5 + 2x = 3x - 4/5 and solving for x, we find that the number is 1.

Explanation:

The problem involves finding a number when given a relationship involving fractions and that number. The relationship is: the sum of 1/5 and twice a number is equal to 4/5 subtracted from three times the number. To find the number, we set up an equation and solve for the variable, which represents the number.

Let's denote the number as x. Our equation can be written as:

1/5 + 2x = 3x - 4/5

We bring all the x terms on one side and the constants on the other to solve for x:

2x - 3x = -4/5 - 1/5

-x = -1

x = 1

Please see attached image for complete answer and steps in detail.

Answer:

The result is 150 + 1.5d

Step-by-step explanation:

We want to translate the wordings into algebraic expression.

Firstly, we increase 120 by d%

d% = d/100

So increasing 120 by d % means;

120 + (d/100 * 120)

= 120 + 1.2d

Then increase this by 25%

= (120 + 1.2d) + 25/100(120 + 1.2d)

= 120 + 1.2d + (120+1.2d)/4

= 120 + 1.2d + 30 + 0.3d

= 120 + 30 + 1.2d + 0.3d

= 150 + 1.5d

Answer:

(g − f) ( 3 ) = 23

Step-by-step explanation:

( g − f ) ( x ) = g ( x ) − f ( x )

= 6 x − ( 4 − x 2 )

= x 2 + 6 x − 4

to evaluate ( g - f ) ( 3 ) substitute x = 3 into ( g − f ) ( x )

( g − f ) = ( 3 ) 2 + ( 6 x 3 ) - 4 =23

For this case we have the following functions:

[tex]f (x) = 4-x ^ 2\\g (x) = 6x[/tex]

By definition we have to:

[tex](f-g) (x) = f (x) -g (x)\\(g-f) (x) = g (x) -f (x)[/tex]

Then, we find [tex](f-g) (x):[/tex]

[tex]f (x) -g (x) = 4-x ^ 2-6x = -x ^ 2-6x 4[/tex]

We evaluate the function in 3:

[tex](f-g) (3) = - (3) ^ 2-6 (3) 4 = -9-18 4 = -27 4 = -23[/tex]

Now we find[tex](g-f) (x):[/tex]

[tex]g (x) -f (x) = 6x- (4-x ^ 2) = 6x-4 x ^ 2 = x ^ 2 6x-4[/tex]

We evaluate the function in 3

[tex](g-f) (3) = 3 ^ 2 6 (3) -4 = 9 18-4 = 23[/tex]

Answer:

[tex](f-g) (3) = - 23\\(g-f) (3) = 23[/tex]

Answer:

385.5 USD

Step-by-step explanation:

If an average car is sold for 25,700 USD, and the sales person gets 1.5% commission of it, we can easily get to the amount of money that the sales person managed to get from each sale.

The 25,700 should be divided by 100, as that is number of total percentage:

25,700 / 100 = 257

So we have 1% being 257 USD, but we need 1.5%, so we should multiple the 257 USD by 1.5%:

257 x 1.5 = 385.5

So we get a result of 385.5 USD, which is the amount the sales person makes from commissions on average per sold car.

Answer:

-√3 - i ⇒ (2 , 7/6 π)

Step-by-step explanation:

* Lets explain how to convert a point in Cartesian form to polar form

- Polar coordinates of a point is (r , θ).

- The origin is called the pole, and the x axis is called the polar axis,

 because every angle is dependent on it.

- The angle measurement θ can be expressed in radians or degrees.

- To convert from Cartesian Coordinates (x , y) to Polar

 Coordinates (r , θ)

1. r = √( x² + y² )

2. θ = tan^-1 (y/x)

* Lets solve the problem

∵ The point in the Cartesian form is z = -√3 - i, where -√3 is the real

   part and -i is the imaginary part

∴ The x-coordinate of the point is -√3

∴ The y-coordinate of the point is -1

∵ Both the coordinates are negative

∴ The point lies on the 3rd quadrant

- To convert it to the polar form find r and Ф

∵ [tex]r=\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}[/tex]

∵ x = -√3 and y = -1

∴ [tex]r=\sqrt{(-\sqrt{3}) ^{2}+(-1)^{2}}=\sqrt{3+1}=\sqrt{4}=2[/tex]

∵ Ф = [tex]tan^{-1}\frac{y}{x}[/tex]

∴ Ф = [tex]\frac{-1}{-\sqrt{3}}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}[/tex]

- The acute angle π/6 has tan^-1 (1/√3)

∵ The point is in the third quadrant

∴ Ф = π + π/6 = 7/6 π

- Lets write it in the polar form

∴ -√3 - i ⇒ (2 , 7/6 π)

Answer:

2cis 7pi/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{\dfrac{27}{80}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Put x = 3, y = 2 and z = 5 to the given expression [tex]10x^3y^{-5}z^{-2}[/tex]:

[tex]10(3^3)(2^{-5})(5^{-2})\qquad\text{use}\ a^{-n}=\dfrac{1}{a^n}\\\\=\dfrac{10(27)}{(2^5)(5^2)}=\dfrac{270}{(32)(25)}=\dfrac{270}{800}=\dfrac{27}{80}[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{(2x^4y^3)(6x^3y^2)=6x^7y^5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex](2x^4y^3)(6x^3y^2)\\\\=(2)(3)(x^4x^3)(y^3y^2)\qquad\text{use}\ a^na^m=a^{n+m}\\\\=6x^{4+3}y^{3+2}\\\\=6x^7y^5[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]2*10^{9}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

One billion is equal to  one thousand million

1 billion is equal to 1,000,000,000

so

Multiply by 2

2 billion is equal to  2,000,000,000

Remember that

In scientific notation, a number is rewritten as a simple decimal multiplied by 10  raised to some power, n

n is simply the number of zeroes in the  full written-out form of the number  

In this problem n=9  

so

[tex]2,000,000,000=2*10^{9}[/tex]

Answer:

The perimeter of the triangle is equal to 36 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The inscribed circle contained in the triangle BCA is tangent to the three sides

we have that

BF=BH

CF=CG

AH=AG

step 1

Find CG

we know that

CF=CG

so

CF=7 cm

therefore

CG=7 cm

step 2

Find AG

we know that

CA=AG+CG

we have

CA=15 cm

CG=7 cm

substitute

15=AG+7

AG=15-7=8 cm

step 3

Find AH

Remember that

AG=AH

we have

AG=8 cm

therefore

AH=8 cm

step 4

Find BF

Remember that

BF=BH

BH=3 cm

therefore

BF=3 cm

step 5

Find the perimeter of the triangle

P=AH+BH+BF+CF+CG+AG

substitute the values

P=8+3+3+7+7+8=36 cm

The perimeter of  ΔBCA (triangle BCA) is 36 cm

The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the length of the three sides.

The inscribed circle contained in the triangle BCA is tangent to the three sides

Therefore,

BF = BH = 3 cm

CF = CG = 7 cm

AH = AG = 15 - 7 = 8 cm

Therefore,

perimeter = CA + BC + BA

perimeter = 15 + 3 + 7 + 3 + 8

Therefore,

perimeter = 15 + 10 + 11

perimeter = 15 + 21

perimeter = 36 cm

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Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{y=-\dfrac{8}{5}x+\dfrac{31}{5}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\text{The slope-intercept form of an equation of a line:}\\\\y=mx+b\\\\m-slope\\b-y-intercept[/tex]

[tex]\text{Let}\\\\k:y=m_1x+b_1\\\\l:y=m_2x+b_2\\\\l\ \perp\ k\iff m_1m_2=-1\to m_2=-\dfrac{1}{m_1}\\\\l\ \parallel\ k\iff m_1=m_2\\\\--------------------------[/tex]

[tex]\text{We have:}\\\\y=\dfrac{5}{8}x-4\to m_1=\dfrac{5}{8}\\\\\text{The slope of a perpendicular line:}\ m_2=-\dfrac{1}{\frac{5}{8}}=-\dfrac{8}{5}\\\\\text{The equation:}\\\\y=-\dfrac{8}{5}x+b\\\\\text{Put the coordinates of the point (2, 3) to the equation:}\\\\3=-\dfrac{8}{5}(2)+b\qquad\text{solve for}\ b\\\\3=-\dfrac{16}{5}+b\qquad\text{add}\ \dfrac{16}{5}\ \text{to both sides}\\\\\dfrac{15}{5}+\dfrac{16}{5}=b\to b=\dfrac{31}{3}\\\\\text{Finally:}\\\\y=-\dfrac{8}{5}x+\dfrac{31}{5}[/tex]

Answer:

f(8) = 8.25(1.1)^7; f(8) = 16.077

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to calculate the explicit formula we need to look at the y coordinates. All the options list the formula of a Geometric Sequence, so we will find which sequence defines the given coordinates:

The sequence is:

8.25, 9.075, 9.9825, 10.98075

f(1) = First term of the Sequence = 8.25

r = Common Ratio = Ratio of two consecutive terms = [tex]\frac{9.075}{8.25}[/tex] = 1.1

The explicit formula for a geometric sequence is:

[tex]f(n)=f(1)(r)^{n-1}[/tex]

Using the values, we get:

[tex]f(n)=8.25(1.1)^{n-1}[/tex]

For 8th term, we have to replace n by 8:

[tex]f(8)=8.25(1.1)^{8-1}\\\\ f(8)=8.25(1.1)^{7} \\\\ f(8)=16.077[/tex]

So, second option gives the correct answer: f(8) = 8.25(1.1)^7; f(8) = 16.077

Answer:

B // f(8) = 8.25(1.1)^7; f(8) = 16.077

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm Pretty Sure She's Got It ^^^

Answer:

B. One of the sides, or legs, that make up the right  angle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pythagoras Theorem applies to the right-angled triangles. It is basically a relationship between the sizes of the all lengths of the triangle. The Pythagoras Theorem is given by:

C^2 = A^2 + B^2; where A and B are perpendicular and base respectively, and C is the hypotenuse. It is interesting to note that A can either be the perpendicular or the base of the right angled triangle. Same goes for B; it can be either the perpendicular or the base. Both the perpendicular and the base intersect at 90 degrees. But both cannot be the hypotenuse. Therefore, the variable A in the Pythagoras Theorem is one of the sides, or legs, that make up the right  angle, i.e. Option B is the correct answer!!!

Answer:

395

You are 100% right! You go!

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given f(x)=5x^2-2x+8 and are asked to find the value of the function at x=9.

So replace x with (9):

f(9)=5(9)^2-2(9)+8

f(9)=5(81)-18+8          I did the exponent 9^2 and 2(9) in this step:

f(9)=405-18+8           I did 5(81) in this step

f(9)=405-10               I did -18+8 in this step

f(9)=395

Answer:

Tanya is 20 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of Vera = x years

The age of Linda is twice the age of Vera = 2x years

Tanya  is four less than four times the age of Linda = 4(2x)-4 = 8x-4

Total age of Vera, Linda and Tanya is:

x+2x+8x-4

Combine the like terms:

11x-4

But now their total age is two more than nine times the age of Vera:

11x-4 = 9x+2

Solve the expression

Combine the like terms:

11x-9x=2+4

2x=6

Divide both the sides by 2

2x/2 = 6/2

x= 3

Thus the age of Vera is 3 years.

The age of Linda is 2x= 2*3 = 6 years

The age of Tanya is 8x-4 = 8*3 - 4 = 24-4 = 20years....

Answer:

10,000 m/square

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

A hectare is a unit of area equal to [tex]10,000\ m^{2}[/tex]

The symbol is Ha

Verify each case

case 1) 10,000 m/square

The option is true

case 2) 100 m/square

The option is false

case 3) 100,000 m/square​

The option is false

Final answer:

The width of the rectangle frame with a total area of 160 square inches, and expressions for length (2x + 8) and width (2x + 6), is found to be 10 inches.

Explanation:

To solve for the width of the rectangle frame with an area of 160 square inches, where the length is represented by 2x + 8 and the width by 2x + 6, we need to set up an equation using the formula for the area of a rectangle, which is length × width. With the given area of 160 square inches, the equation is:

(2x + 8)(2x + 6) = 160

Let's expand this and solve for x:

4x² + 12x + 16x + 48 = 160

4x² + 28x + 48 = 160

4x² + 28x - 112 = 0

Divide everything by 4 to simplify:

x²+ 7x - 28 = 0

Factor this quadratic equation:

(x + 14)(x - 2) = 0

x = -14 or x = 2

Since a width cannot be negative, x = 2

Now, to find the width, replace x in the width expression:

Width = 2x + 6

Width = 2(2) + 6 = 4 + 6 = 10 inches

Thus, the width of the rectangle frame is 10 inches.

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

xy^2 =  k*k y^2            x = k * k so x has to be a perfect square.

xy is a perfect square which means that since x is a perfect square (see above) then y will have to be as well

There is nothing that prohibits x = 4 and y = 4 as being the answer where x = y.

I think the smallest possible value for x + y is 8.

This excludes any possibility of 1 or 0 in some combination, although I would look into 1.