Answer:
Equation:
p + 8p = 63
9p = 63
Divide both sides by 9:
p = 7
The parakeet weights 7 ounces.
Weight of fish:
The fish weights 8 times as much as the parakeet, or 8 * 7 = 56 ounces
The fish weights 56 ounces.
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