Question

Which set of steps shows the solution to the equation 2y = −8?

y = −8 − 2; y = 6
y = −8 ÷ (−2); y = 4
y = −8 ÷ 2; y = −4
y = −8 − (−2); y = −6

Answer 1

The correct answer is: [C]: " y = − 8 ÷ 2; y = − 4 " .
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Note:
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2y = - 8 ;

Divide each side of equation by "2" ; to isolate "y" on one side of the equation; and to solve for "y";

2y / 2 = - 8 / 2 ;

y = - 4 .
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Answer 2

the third selection
y = -8÷2; y = -4