Question

1. there are 16 ounces in one pound. a box of nails weighs 4 pounds. using the variable w, write and solve a division equation to find how many ounces the box weighs.

Explanation:

Step1: Define division equation

We know that $\frac{w}{16} = 4$, where $w$ is total ounces, since total ounces divided by ounces per pound equals pounds.

Step2: Solve for $w$

Multiply both sides by 16 to isolate $w$.
$w = 4 \times 16$

Answer:

The division equation is $\frac{w}{16}=4$, and the box weighs 64 ounces.