Finding y-coordinates where y² and y + 2 intersect

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Simple problem...need help PlEaSe!

Homework Statement


Okay so I am trying to find the area of a region but I having a problem with a simple intermediate step! I have...
f(y) = y^2
g(y) = y + 2
I need to find the y-coordinates of where the 2 lines intersect. Can someone please help me?


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Set them equal to each other and solve for y.
 
At the point of intersection, y2= y+ 2. Solve y2- y- 2= 0.