SOLUTION: In 2003, the population of an African country was about 25.5 million people, which is 2 million more than 5 times the population in 1950. Whats the population p (in millions) i

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Question 1047279: In 2003, the population of an African country was about 25.5 million people, which is 2 million more than 5 times the population in 1950.

Whats the population p (in millions) in 1950?

Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25.5=5x+2
23.5=5x
solve for x