Question

In 2003, the population of an African country was about 8.5 million people, which is 1 million more than 3

times the population in 1950.
Enter and solve an equation to find the approximate population p (in millions) in 1950.
An equation is
The approximate population in 1950 was
million people.

Answer 1

The approximate population in 1950 was 2.5 million people

Explanation:

In 2003, the population of an African country was about 8.5 million

according to the question,

8.5 million =1 million+ 3 x population in 1950

so,

=>8.5 million - 1 million = 3 x population in 1950 [subtract 1million]

=>7.5 million =3 x population in 1950

=>(7.5/3) million = population in 1950 {divided by 3}

=>2.5 million = population in 1950