Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Aleesia lost 1.5 pounds each week for 10 weeks. Alexei lost 2.5 pounds each week for 8 weeks. How many pounds did the two friends combine to lose?

### Response:
Aleesia lost 1.5 pounds each week for 10 weeks. She lost 15 pounds because 1.5 x 10 = <<1.5*10=15>>15
Alexei lost 2.5 pounds each week for 8 weeks. He lost 20 pounds because 2.5 x 8 = <<2.5*8=20>>20
The two friends combined to lose 35 pounds because 15 + 20 = <<15+20=35>>35
#### 35

