Question

a bag of apples weighs 3 1/2 pounds how many pounds does 2 1/2 bags weigh

Answer 1

2.5 bags x 3.5 pounds = 8.75 pounds

Answer 2

1 bag = 3.5 lbs
Represent 1 bag with "x".
x=3.5
so what does 2.5(x) equal?
2.5 * 3.5 = 8.75 lbs