What is the relationship between P and G(t) in Calculus with Exponential?

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The relationship between P and G(t) in calculus with exponential functions is defined by the equation $$P = P_0 \times e^{G(t)}$$, where $$G'(t) = a + bt$$. The integral of G(t) is calculated as $$G(t) = at + \frac{1}{2} bt^2 + C$$, leading to the conclusion that $$G(0) = C$$. Given that $$P(0) = P_0$$, it follows that $$G(0) = 0$$, confirming the initial condition for the function.

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For $$P=P_0\times e^{G(t)}$$

and $$G'(t) = a+bt$$

Show $$G(0)=0$$

I get $$G(t) = \int a+bt ~dt = at+\frac{1}{2} b t^2+C$$ therefore $$G(0)=C $$
 
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Bushy said:
For $$P=P_0\times e^{G(t)}$$

and $$G'(t) = a+bt$$

Show $$G(0)=0$$

I get $$G(t) = \int a+bt ~dt = at+\frac{1}{2} b t^2+C$$ therefore $$G(0)=C $$

Hi Bushy! ;)

I expect that it's intended that $P(0) = P_0$.

Then we have:
$$P_0 e^{G(0)} = P_0 \quad\Rightarrow\quad e^{G(0)} = 1 \quad\Rightarrow\quad G(0)=0
$$
 

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