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

third one

Explanation:

Answer 2

2y = −8
You need to divide both sides of the equation by 2
y = −8 ÷ 2; y = −4 ← correct answer