It can be seen that y = 16/11.
How to solve
Solving the equation for y:
Step 1: Combine like terms
-5y + 7/2y = -5 - 3/2y - 4
Combine y terms on the left side:
-11/2y = -5 - 4
Combine constants on the right side:
-11/2y = -9
Step 2: Multiply both sides by -2/11
(-2/11) * (-11/2y) = (-2/11) * (-9)
y = 16/11
Therefore, y = 16/11.