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The problem involves a logistic differential equation modeling the population of a city over time. The equation is given as dx/dt = x/100 - x^2/10^8, with an initial population of 100,000 in 1980. The goal is to determine the population function for t > 1980 and specifically to find the population in 2020.

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  • Participants discuss the separability of the differential equation and the integration process. There are attempts to express the solution in terms of x and t, with some participants expressing confusion about handling multiple occurrences of x in the equation.

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Some participants have provided guidance on integrating the equation and suggested methods for solving for x. There is an ongoing exploration of the integration steps and the handling of the resulting expressions, with no clear consensus on the next steps.

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Participants express uncertainty about the integration process and the manipulation of the resulting equations. There is a mention of needing to split fractions for integration, indicating a potential misunderstanding of the integration technique required.

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Homework Statement


The population x of a certain city satisfies the logistic law
dx/dt = x/100 - x^2/10^8

where time t is measured in years.given that the population of this city is 100000 in 1980,determine the population as a function of this for t>1980 .In particular,answer the following question
1. What will be the population in 2020


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I don't know how to do.

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That differential equation is separable, so you can solve it right away,
t-t0 = \int^x_{x_0} \frac{dx}{x/100-x^2/10^8}
Then just calculate the integral, solve x(t) and use the initial values given to fix the constant x0
 
So when integral finish already it just have two x
I don't know how to do next step.
 
I don't know what you are talking about. If by "two x" you mean you have x in two different places and want x= f(t), solve the equation for x!

Please don't just say "I don't know how to do it" and then say "I have already done that". Show us what you got when you integrated and how you have tried to solve for x.
 
I get. lnx + 10^6/x = t/10^+c

When take e

X + e^10^6/x = ce^t/10^2

X(t) = ce^t/10^2 - e^10^6/x

Have two x right? X is answer
How to solve?
 
benz31345 said:
I get. lnx + 10^6/x = t/10^+c

When take e

X + e^10^6/x = ce^t/10^2

X(t) = ce^t/10^2 - e^10^6/x

Have two x right? X is answer
How to solve?

That's not how you integrate that! Split it into fractions!

\frac{1}{x - bx^2} = \frac{1}{x} + \frac{b}{1-bx}
or something close to that
 

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