Answer
y = $-\frac{19}{6}$
Work Step by Step
$\frac{4(y - 1)}{5}$ = 2y + 3
Multiply both sides by 5:
4(y - 1) = 5(2y + 3)
Distribute:
4y - 4 = 10y + 15
Subtract 10y from both sides:
-6y - 4 = 15
Add 4 to both sides:
-6y = 19
Divide both sides by -6:
y = $-\frac{19}{6}$