<PRE><B>Question 330427</B>
&lt;br&gt;Let p=number of pounds &lt;br&gt;

Let z=number of ounces&lt;br&gt;

We know that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, thus:&lt;br&gt;

p=z/16&lt;br&gt;

Alternatively, &lt;br&gt;

z=16*p&lt;br&gt;

Let&#39;s check this to see that it works:&lt;br&gt;

Let&#39;s say that my number of ounces, z, is 128&lt;br&gt;

Plugging 128 in for z in the first equation, we get:&lt;br&gt;

p=z/16 or p=128/16&lt;br&gt;

p=8 pounds in 128 ounces.  &lt;br&gt;

Sounds right!  I hope this helps!  :)</PRE>