Answer
y= -$\frac{11}{20}$
Work Step by Step
Add $\frac{1}{5}$ to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
-$\frac{1}{5}$+y=-$\frac{3}{4}$
y=-$\frac{3}{4}$+$\frac{1}{5}$
y=-$\frac{15}{20}$+$\frac{4}{20}$
y=-$\frac{11}{20}$
Check the answer.
-$\frac{1}{5}$+(-$\frac{11}{20}$)=-$\frac{3}{4}$
-$\frac{4}{20}$-$\frac{11}{20}$=-$\frac{3}{4}$
-$\frac{15}{20}$=-$\frac{3}{4}$
-$\frac{3}{4}$=-$\frac{3}{4}$
