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.