SOLUTION: number of pounds in z ounces Write an expression for each quantity

Question 330427: number of pounds in z ounces
Write an expression for each quantity
Answer by neatmath(302) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let p=number of pounds

Let z=number of ounces

We know that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, thus:

p=z/16

Alternatively,

z=16*p

Let's check this to see that it works:

Let's say that my number of ounces, z, is 128

Plugging 128 in for z in the first equation, we get:

p=z/16 or p=128/16

p=8 pounds in 128 ounces.

Sounds right! I hope this helps! :)
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