Let's simplify the equation slightly, to make it easier to identify
the solution if one exists.
First, we may remove the parentheses on the left side without
changing the equation.
Y = y + 2 + 2
Now, we may add up the 2 + 2 on the right side:
Y = y + 4
Now we can subtract 'y' from each side of the equation:
0 = 4 .
The solution to the equation ... the 'y' value ... is the number that makes this statement true.
0 = 4
Is there any value of 'y' that can make this a true statement ?
I don't think so. That means that the original equation has no solution.
