To solve the equation \( 4(3x - 2) = -24 \), we can follow these steps:
Step 1: Distribute \( 4 \) on the left side:
\[ 12x - 8 = -24 \]
Step 2: Add \( 8 \) to both sides:
\[ 12x = -16 \]
Step 3: Divide both sides by \( 12 \):
\[ x = -\frac{4}{3} \]
So, the ordered steps are:
- Step 1: Distribute \( 4 \).
- Step 2: Add \( 8 \) to both sides.
- Step 3: Divide by \( 12 \).