Describe two diffrent ways to solve negative 10=1 fourth (8y-12)

The given equation is better written as

-10 = 1/4 * (8y-12)

The first way of the solution is as follows:

Distribute 1/4 to the inside equation of the parenthesis.

-10 = 2y - 3

2y = - 10 + 3 = - 7

y = - 7/2 = - 3.5

The second way of the solution is as follows:

Cross-multiply the denominator a the right side to the left side.

-10*4 = 8y - 12

-40 = 8y - 12

8y = - 40 + 12 = - 28

y = - 28/8 = - 3.5