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Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Suppose that a population develops according to the logistic equation

dP/dt= 0.06P − 0.0006P2

where t is measured in weeks.

(a) What is the carrying capacity?

M =

 

What is the value of k?

k =

 

 

(b) A direction field for this equation is shown.

 

Where are the slopes close to 0? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

P =

 

 

Where are they largest? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

P =

 

 

Which solutions are increasing? (Enter your answer using interval notation.)

P0 

 

 

Which solutions are decreasing? (Enter your answer using interval notation.)

P0 

 

 

 

(d) What are the equilibrium solutions? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

P =

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