To determine how many pounds are in [tex]\( x \)[/tex] kilograms, follow these steps:
1. Understand the given conversion factor:
- There are 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram.
2. Set up the relationship:
- If 1 kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 pounds, then [tex]\( x \)[/tex] kilograms can be converted using the same relationship.
3. Express the conversion mathematically:
- To convert [tex]\( x \)[/tex] kilograms to pounds, you multiply [tex]\( x \)[/tex] by the given conversion factor (2.2 pounds per kilogram).
4. Write the conversion formula:
- The formula to convert [tex]\( x \)[/tex] kilograms to pounds is: [tex]\( \text{pounds} = 2.2 \times x \)[/tex].
5. Match the formula with the given options:
- The correct formula [tex]\( 2.2x \)[/tex] matches the option [tex]\( 2.2 x \)[/tex].
Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ 2.2 x \][/tex]
