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

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

Note:

  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 .