Question

In 2003, the population of an African country was about 25.5 million people, which is 1 million more than 5 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

5p+1=25.5

5p=25.5-1

5p=24.5

p=24.5/5

p=4.9

Explanation:

4.9 million

Answer 2

4.8 million

Explanation:

Equation = 5p + 1 = 25.5

Solving for p

5p = 25 - 1

5p = 24

p = 24/5

p = 4.8 million