Solve for y .

- 13 = 5 + 3y

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Starting with -13 = 5 + 3y, we can isolate the y-variable by first subtracting 5 from both sides:

-13 - 5 = 3y

Then, we simplify:

-18 = 3y

To solve for y, we divide both sides by 3:

y = -6

Therefore, the solution for y is -6.