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Derive the insect model and restore its zero equilibrium
An insect population after weeks satisfies , . Show, rather than merely verify, the general solution . marks
Initially there are insects and the population tends to after a very long time. Find the time to reach three times the initial population, to the nearest day. marks
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CJC · Review problems · Question 7
Derive the partial-fraction solution first, then calibrate k from the long-term limit.