Answer
y = -3
Work Step by Step
$\frac{13}{11}y - \frac{2}{11}y$ = -3
Combine like terms:
$\frac{11}{11}y$ = -3
Simplify:
y = -3
Check with substitution:
$\frac{13}{11}(-3) - \frac{2}{11}(-3)$ = -3
$\frac{-39}{11} - \frac{-6}{11}$ = -3
$\frac{-33}{11}$ = -3
-3 = -3