So, first you need to plug in -4y-4 for x. So, 5(-4y-4) + 2y=34. Now, use the distributive property and now it will become -20y -20 + 2y = 34. Add like terms which would be -20y + 2y = -18y. Now the equation is -18y - 20 = 34. Now use inverse operations and add 20 to both sides. Then the equation will be -18y = 54. When you divide -18 on both sides, you get y=-3.
