How do u do this problem 1/2x-1/4y=10 1/8x-1/8y=19?

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  (x, y) = (-112, -264)

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by clearing fractions. Multiply the first equation by 4 and the second one by 8.

  2x -y = 40

  x - y = 152

Subtract the second equation from the first.

  (2x -y) -(x -y) = (40) -(152)

  x = -112

Using the second equation, we can find y:

  y = x - 152 = -112 -152

  y = -264

The solution is (x, y) = (-112, -264).

i think there was a typo. you wrote pat brings 3 quarts of ice-cream to the party. each serving of ice-cream is 1 6 quart. how many total servings of ice-cream does pat bring to the party? i think the bold is supposed to be 1/6. so 1 quart of ice cream = 6 servings. 6 * 3 = 18.