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