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.

The approximate population in 1950 was 2.5 million people

Step-by-step 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

a = 11 : 4

b = 38

c = 1 for every 6

3

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