Step 1. Multiply 5 by y and you get 5y Step 2. Multiply 5 by .4(2/5) Step 3. Your equations will look like 5y+2=-13 Step 4. Subtract 2 from its self and -13 Step 5. Your equation will be 5y=-15 Step 6. Divide 5 from both sides Step 7. Your answer is y=-3