I think you have an extra plus sign.
-4x - 2y = -12
4x + 8y = -24
Add the equations to eliminate x.
6y = -36
y = -6
Now multiply the first equation by 4 and add to the second equation.
-16x - 8y = -48
4x + 8y = -24
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-12x = -72
x = 6
Solution: x = 6 and y = -6