What is y = (y+2) + 2 what is the y value?

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 hasno solution.

Y = (y + 2) + 2

y = y + (2 + 2)

y = y + 4