1.) Start by multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of -1/3:
[tex]-3(4y + 2) = -3(-\frac{1}{3}(8 - 12y))[/tex]
2.) Distribute:
[tex]-3(4y + 2) = 8 - 12y[/tex]
--> -12y - 6 ≠ 8 - 12y
This equation has no solution.
