Solving a separable differential equations We have an equation: (dP)/(dt)=kP(1-P/M), and we need to find P(t) given the initial P(0). Here k is a constant and P represents population, M represents maximum population.

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2022-08-16

Solving a separable differential equations
We have an equation:
d P d t = k P ( 1 P M ) ,
and we need to find P ( t ) given the initial P ( 0 ) given the initial P ( 0 ). Here k is a constant and P represents population, M represents maximum population.
I tried to use separable differential equations, but I am slightly confused. There is a hint:
M P ( M P ) = 1 P + 1 M P ,
and I need to simplify as far as possible. I have tried to use separable equations but I cannot seem to get the hint equation. I think the main issue is trying to get all P's on to one side.
Thank you in advance!

Answer & Explanation

Holly Crane

Holly Crane

Beginner2022-08-17Added 14 answers

Using the hint,
( 1 P 1 M P ) d P = k M d t
and
log ( M P 1 ) = k M t + c .
You can draw P.
rivasguss9

rivasguss9

Beginner2022-08-18Added 4 answers

d P d t = k P ( 1 P M )
d P d t = k P ( M P M )
( M P ( M P ) ) d P d t = k
( 1 P + 1 ( M P ) ) d P d t = k
( 1 P + 1 ( M P ) ) d P = k d t
Edit:
ln ( P M P ) = k t + c
when t = 0, P = P 0 , hence c = ln ( P 0 M P 0 )

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