-7=2y+19
Rewrite the equation as 2y+19=-7.
2y+19=-7
Subtract 19 from both sides of the equation.
2y=-7-19
Subtract 19 from -7.
2y=-26
2y=-26
Divide each term in 2y=-26 by 2.
2y2=-262
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2y2=-262
Divide y by 1.
y=-262
y=-262
Divide -26 by 2.
y=-13
y=-13
Solve for y -7=2y+19