One more than 16 times the population density of new mexico equals the population density of texas. to the nearest whole number what is new mexico's population density? the population density of texas is 80

The population density of New mexico is 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the population density of new Mexico,

∵ The population density of Texas = 16 times of the population density of new mexico

= 16 times of x + 1

= 16x + 1

According to the question,

16x + 1 = 80

16x = 80 - 1

16x = 79

⇒ x = = 4.9375 ≈ 5

Hence, the population density of New mexico is 5.

if x = 1, then the answer is 3.5