SOLUTION: In 2006, the population of a certain city was 18,836. If the relative growth rate has been 6.1% since 1988, what was the population of the city in 1988?

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Question 808093: In 2006, the population of a certain city was 18,836. If the relative growth rate has been 6.1% since 1988, what was the population of the city in 1988?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the population in 1988
I can say:
+p+%2B+.061p+=+18836+
+1.061p+=+18836+
+p+=+18836+%2F+1.061+
+p+=+17753+