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