To solve for x and y, isolate each variable and simplify your equation:
Solve for x:
2x+7=3y-1 (Subtract 7 on each side)
2x=3y-8 (Divide by 2 on each side)
x=

Solve for y:
2x+7=3y-1
2x+8=3y (Add 1 on each side)

=y (Divide by 3)
y=

~I hope this helps!~
3/4= 9/12
1/3= 4/12
9/12-4/12=5/12
answer is 5/12