HELP I GOT THE WRONG ANSWER

5. What is the solution to the following equation 4 - 2y = -8

A. y = 2
B. y = -6
C. y = -2
D. y = 6

I choose answer C but my teacher said it was wrong.

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HELP I GOT THE WRONG ANSWER 

5. What is the solution to the following equation 4 - 2y = -8 


A. 	y = 2 
B. 	y = -6 
C. 	y = -2 
D. 	y = 6 

I choose answer C but my teacher said it was wrong.

carniel · Answer

-8 -4 = -12/-2 = 6 D.

anonymous · Answer

@Carniel we have different answers i guess

carniel · Answer

You subtract 4 from both sides which gives you -12 then divide by -2

anonymous · Answer

@Carniel wait, nvm, you're right lol I made a mistake

carniel · Answer

Negative divided by a negative is a positive

anonymous · Answer

4 - 2y = -8 
-2y=-8-4
-2y=-12
-12/-2y
y=6 
Which is D :)