Solve for \( y \).
\[
\begin{array}{l}
-2 y-6-1=2 y+1 \\
y=\square
\end{array}
\]
Divide by 4: y = -\frac{7}{4}
Step 1 :-2y - 6 - 1 = 2y + 1
Step 2 :Add 2y to both sides: -6 - 1 = 4y + 1
Step 3 :Subtract 1 from both sides: -7 = 4y
Step 4 :Divide by 4: y = -\frac{7}{4}