Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 10 - Introduction to Differential Equations - 10.3 The Logistic Equation - Exercises - Page 518: 4

Answer

a) 0 < y(0)/ < A, so y(t) is increasing and approaches A asymptotically. b) y(0) = A; this represents a stable equilibrium and y(t) is constant. c) y(0) > A, so y(t) is decreasing and approaches A asymptotically.

Work Step by Step

a) 0 < y(0)/ < A, so y(t) is increasing and approaches A asymptotically. b) y(0) = A; this represents a stable equilibrium and y(t) is constant. c) y(0) > A, so y(t) is decreasing and approaches A asymptotically.
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