Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.3 - More on Solving Equations and Problem Solving - Problem Set 3.3 - Page 114: 5

$y=\dfrac{8}{5}$

Using the properties of equality and combining like terms, the value of the variable that satisfies the given equation, $ 3y-1+2y-3=4 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 3y+2y=4+1+3 \\\\ 5y=8 \\\\ y=\dfrac{8}{5} .\end{array}