finding the area word problem #16

Question

The area of a certain state​ (State 1) is seven

times the area of another state​ (State 2). If the sum of their areas is

8,000,000 square​ miles, find the area of each state.

Answer 1

x + 7x = 8000000

8x = 8000000

x=1000000

1 million and 7 million