(y+1)2=1

Solution for (y+1)2=1 equation:

Simplifying
(y + 1) * 2 = 1

Reorder the terms:
(1 + y) * 2 = 1

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2(1 + y) = 1
(1 * 2 + y * 2) = 1
(2 + 2y) = 1

Solving
2 + 2y = 1

Solving for variable 'y'.

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + 2y = 1 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 2y = 1 + -2
2y = 1 + -2

Combine like terms: 1 + -2 = -1
2y = -1

Divide each side by '2'.
y = -0.5

Simplifying
y = -0.5