9.4 Exponential Growth & Decay
The Law of Natural Growth: If Then
“Proportionality Constant” k is the “Proportionality Constant” k>0 for growth k<0 for decay
Direct Variation y varies directly as x. y is directly proportional to x. y is proportional to x.
Some Applications Population Growth Radioactive Decay Unimolecular 1st order reactions Value of account with continually compounded interest
Newton’s Law of Cooling: If *T is temp of surroundings Then
HW: 9.4 pg. 610 # 1, 3, 13, 20
9.5 The Logistic Equation
The Logistic Model: K: carrying capacity
The Logistic Model: K: carrying capacity
Equilibrium Solution: the y-value where the solution equation “flattens out” or remains constant.
HW: 9.5 pg. 619 # 1 & 3
Inverse Variation y varies inversely as x. y is inversely proportional to x.