the logistic differential equation models the growth rate of a population. use the equation to find the value of k, find the carrying capacity, use a computer algebra system to graph a slope field, and determine the value of P at which the population growth rate is the greatest.   the differential equation is : dP/dt = 0.1P - 0.0004 P2

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the logistic differential equation models the growth rate of a population. use the equation to find the value of k, find the carrying capacity, use a computer algebra system to graph a slope field, and determine the value of P at which the population growth rate is the greatest.

 

the differential equation is :

dP/dt = 0.1P - 0.0004 P2

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