Proving C is a Subset of D: Problem Statement & Attempt at Solution

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1. The problem statement.
consider the following sets;
  1. C = {(x, y) ∈ R^2 : y ≥ (x + 2)^2},

    D = {(x, y) ∈ R^2 : y ≥ 4x + 4}.
show that C is a subset of D.

3. Attempt at solution.

Let (x,y) be an arbitrary element of C, then

y ≥ x^2 + 4x + 4.

Rearranging the inequality gives

y - 4 ≥ x^2 + 4x.

Now since x^2 ≥ 0 for all x in R. This implies that

y -4 ≥ 4x. Hence y ≥ 4x+4. As required.

Now my gut instinct is that i am totally wrong with this. I am just starting my degree and usually find these questions quite easy.
I have tried various other manipulations but to no avail :(. If i must be honest i have "forced it".

Note;
I do know this is a simple question and i only just started my degree.
 
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Thank you so much for the swift reply, PF never fails.