1. The problem is to solve for $y$ in an equation where $y$ is unknown. 2. Generally, to solve for $y$, isolate $y$ on one side of the equation using algebraic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring. 3. For example, if the equation is $ay + b = c$, subtract $b$ from both sides: $$ay + b - b = c - b$$ which simplifies to $$ay = c - b$$ 4. Then divide both sides by $a$ to isolate $y$: $$\frac{\cancel{a}y}{\cancel{a}} = \frac{c - b}{a}$$ 5. This gives the solution: $$y = \frac{c - b}{a}$$ 6. The key rule is to perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality. 7. If you provide a specific equation, I can show the exact steps to solve for $y$.