In 2003 the population of Zimbabwe was about 12.6 million people, which is 1 million more than 4 times the population in 1950. Write and solve an equation to find the equations to find the approximate population p of Zimbabwe in 1950.
The equation for Zimbabwe's growth would be: 4x+1=12.6 Solve for x. 4x+1=12.6 Subtract 1 from both sides. (4x+1)-1=(12.6)-1 4x=11.6 Divide both sides by 4. (4x)/4=(11.6)/4 x=2.9
The approximate population of Zimbabwe in 1950 was 2.9 million. -Benjamin
