A container of oregano is 17 pounds heavier than a container of peppercorns. Their total weight is 253 pounds. The peppercorns will be sold in one-ounce bags. How many bags of peppercorns can be made?

X = oregano, y = peppercorn

x + y = 253

x = y + 17

y + 17 + y = 253

2y + 17 = 253

2y = 253 - 17

2y = 236

y = 236/2

y = 118 ... so there is 118 lbs of peppercorn ...

and it will be sold in 1 oz bags ... 1 lb = 16 oz ... so 118 lbs = (118 * 16) = 1888 oz ... which will make 1888 one oz bags <==