<PRE><B>Question 357097</B>
&lt;br&gt;Let x be the larger number, and y be the smaller number.  We know: &lt;br&gt;

{{{x=8y}}}  and&lt;br&gt;

{{{x=y+56}}}&lt;br&gt;

So, we can solve this system of equations by:&lt;br&gt;

{{{8y=y+56}}} substituting&lt;br&gt;

{{{7y=56}}}&lt;br&gt;

{{{y=8}}}&lt;br&gt;

Thus&lt;br&gt;

{{{x=8*8}}}&lt;br&gt;

{{{x=64}}}&lt;br&gt;

The two numbers are 64 and 8.&lt;br&gt;

I hope this helps!&lt;br&gt;</PRE>