Alvin is losing weight by walking each evening after dinner. During the first week in February he lost 1.25 pounds. During the​ second, third, and fourth​ weeks, he lost 2.4 ​pounds, 1.35 ​pounds, and 2.9 ​pounds, respectively. How many total pounds did Alvin lose in​ February?

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To find the total pounds Alvin lost in February, we need to add up the pounds he lost in each week:

1.25 + 2.4 + 1.35 + 2.9 = 7.9 pounds

Therefore, Alvin lost a total of 7.9 pounds in February.