We can consider the two boys as one person, arrange the ``seven'' people first, then arrange the 2 boys.  So the number of seating arrangements in which the boys sit together is $7!\times 2!=\boxed{10,\!080}$.
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In how many ways can 6 girls and 2 boys sit in a row if the 2 boys insist on sitting next to each other?
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10,\!080
In how many ways can 6 girls and 2 boys sit in a row if the 2 boys insist on sitting next to each other?
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