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jwang34
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The logistic growth model is the following:
dx/dt=rx(1-x/K), with r and K and as constants, and x is a function of t.
I'm really not sure where to begin. First I tried separation of variables, but that didn't work out (and I don't even know if I was doing it right). Should I even be looking for an integration factor in solving this? It looks simple...but I guess I'm rusty in this.
The end result is supposed to be:
x(t)=K/(1+ce^-rt) c=[K-x(0)]/x(0)
Second, I tried deriving this equation and getting it to look like the previous equation, but I think I'm missing somethings.
So just a tip or hint that can push me down the right track would be great. Thanks a lot!
dx/dt=rx(1-x/K), with r and K and as constants, and x is a function of t.
I'm really not sure where to begin. First I tried separation of variables, but that didn't work out (and I don't even know if I was doing it right). Should I even be looking for an integration factor in solving this? It looks simple...but I guess I'm rusty in this.
The end result is supposed to be:
x(t)=K/(1+ce^-rt) c=[K-x(0)]/x(0)
Second, I tried deriving this equation and getting it to look like the previous equation, but I think I'm missing somethings.
So just a tip or hint that can push me down the right track would be great. Thanks a lot!