The population of a city is 538,381 in that population 148,170 children how many adults live Inn the city

There would be 390,221 adults because 538,381 - 148,170 = 390,221

390,211 Adults live in the city. This is how you do the problem. Take the total population which is 538,381 and subtract that by the number of children which is 148,170. That will give you the adult number which is 390,211.

538,381 - 148,170 = 390,211