Question

Given that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds, which statements are true?

Two kilograms is equal to 4 pounds.
Three kilograms is greater than 6 pounds.
Four kilograms is less than 8 pounds.
Five kilograms is equal to 11 pounds.

Answer 1

please help

Answer 2

1 kg = 2.2 lb

Can you multiply both sides of the equation by 2?
What do you get?

Answer 3

both sides?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

the last one?

Answer 6

Take the original statement:
1 kg = 2.2 lb

Multiply both sides by 2.
What is 1 * 2 = ?

Answer 7

2

Answer 8

This is how you multiply the given equation by 2 on both sides.
You get 2 kg = 4.4 lb.
Now compare this with the first choice. Is the first choice true or false?