Question

In 2003, the population of an African country was about 17.3 million people, which is 2 million more than 3 times the population in 1950. Enter and solve an equation to find the approximate population p (in millions) in 1950.

Answer 1

5.1 million is the answer,

17.3 - 2 = 15.3/3 = 5.1.

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