One number is 8 times another number. If the sum of the two numbers is 297, find the numbers. - The numbers are

Answer: The numbers are 33 and 264

Step-by-step explanation:

y=8x ... (equation 1)

x+y=297 ... (equation 2)

y=8x

Broken down, we have x=y/8

Substitute x=y/8 into equation 2

Then we have y/8+y=297

which is 9y/8=297

y=297/9 X 8 = 33 X 8 = 264

y=264

And

X=y/8 = 264/8 = 33

x=33