is (y+2)/(y-2) equal to -1?

not, it would have to be

(y+2)/(-y-2) , then you would get -1

what would the answer be?

It would stay as

(y+2)/(y-2)

It can't be simplified

ok thank you!

To determine if (y+2)/(y-2) is equal to -1, we can set up the equation and solve for y. Here's how:

1. Start with the expression (y+2)/(y-2) and set it equal to -1:
(y+2)/(y-2) = -1

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by (y-2) to eliminate the denominator:
(y+2) = -1 * (y-2)

3. Distribute the -1 to both terms inside the parentheses:
y + 2 = -y + 2

4. Add y to both sides of the equation:
y + y + 2 = 2

5. Combine like terms:
2y + 2 = 2

6. Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:
2y = 0

7. Divide both sides by 2:
y = 0

So, the solution to the equation (y+2)/(y-2) = -1 is y = 0.