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datheman datheman
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11 years ago
The population equation is modeled by:
dP/dt = kP(M-P); P(0)=P_0

Can someone please show me the steps to solve this in order to reach the solution of:
P(t) = (MP_0)/[P_0+(M-P_0)e^(-kMt)]

where M is the maximum capacity of the population, t is time, P is population, and P_0 ("P sub 0" or "P not") is the initial population?

Much appreciated.
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11 years ago
Get Your "P"s on one side of the equation and "t"s on the other side... something like dP/k = dM....something in that lines...then integrate each side with respect to the variable you're integrating to....take your solution, evaluate it at P(0), set it equal to P_0, since it is a solution to this differential equation....Once you evaluate it at P(t=0) find the constant of proportionality, that's "k", this value tells you the rate at which your solution changes with respect to time. Basically I told you ever things you need....you just need your book and follow some steps.
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