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Differential Equations: Growth & Decay (6.2)

Differential Equations: Growth & Decay (6.2). March 16th, 2012. I. Differential Equations. To solve a differential equation in terms of x and y, separate the variables. Ex. 1 : Solve the differential equation. a. b. II. Growth & Decay Models. In applications, it is often true that.

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Differential Equations: Growth & Decay (6.2)

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  1. Differential Equations: Growth & Decay (6.2) • March 16th, 2012

  2. I. Differential Equations To solve a differential equation in terms of x and y, separate the variables.

  3. Ex. 1: Solve the differential equation. a. b.

  4. II. Growth & Decay Models In applications, it is often true that the rate of change of y with respect to time proportional to y is

  5. Thm. 6.1: Exponential Growth & Decay Model: If y is a differentiable function of t such that y>0 and y’=ky, for some constant k, then y=Cekt. C is the initial value of y, and k is the proportionality constant. Exponential growth occurs when k>0, and exponential decay occurs when k<0.

  6. Ex. 2: Write and solve the differential equation that models the statement, “The rate of change of N is proportional to N. When t=0, N=250 and when t=1, N=400.” What is the value of N when t=4?

  7. *Recall that for radioactive decay applications, a half-life of 20 years will allow you to find the decay model y=Cekt with the equation 1/2=e20k.

  8. *Also, for compound interest applications, the models for growth are when interest is compounded continuously and when compounded n times per year. P=principal amount, r=rate, t=time (in years)

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