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Ch. 9 - Differential Equations
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9장, 문제 9.5.28d

27–30. Predator-prey models Consider the following pairs of differential equations that model a predator-prey system with populations x and y. In each case, carry out the following steps.
d. Identify the four regions in the first quadrant of the xy-plane in which x' and y' are positive or negative.


x′(t) = 2x − 4xy, y′(t) = −y + 2xy

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First, write down the given system of differential equations clearly: \(x\prime(t) = 2x - 4xy\) \(y\prime(t) = -y + 2xy\)
To find where \(x\prime\) and \(y\prime\) are positive or negative, analyze the sign of each derivative separately by factoring and considering the variables \(x\) and \(y\) in the first quadrant (where \(x > 0\) and \(y > 0\)).
For \(x\prime = 2x - 4xy\), factor out \$2x\(: \(x\prime = 2x(1 - 2y)\). Since \)x > 0\(, the sign of \(x\prime\) depends on \)(1 - 2y)$. So, - \(x\prime > 0\) when \(1 - 2y > 0 \Rightarrow y < \frac{1}{2}\) - \(x\prime < 0\) when \(y > \frac{1}{2}\)
For \(y\prime = -y + 2xy\), factor out \(y\): \(y\prime = y(-1 + 2x)\). Since \(y > 0\), the sign of \(y\prime\) depends on \((-1 + 2x)\). So, - \(y\prime > 0\) when \(-1 + 2x > 0 \Rightarrow x > \frac{1}{2}\) - \(y\prime < 0\) when \(x < \frac{1}{2}\)
Using these inequalities, divide the first quadrant into four regions based on the lines \(x = \frac{1}{2}\) and \(y = \frac{1}{2}\): 1. Region where \(x < \frac{1}{2}\) and \(y < \frac{1}{2}\): determine signs of \(x\prime\) and \(y\prime\) here. 2. Region where \(x < \frac{1}{2}\) and \(y > \frac{1}{2}\): determine signs. 3. Region where \(x > \frac{1}{2}\) and \(y < \frac{1}{2}\): determine signs. 4. Region where \(x > \frac{1}{2}\) and \(y > \frac{1}{2}\): determine signs. This classification identifies where each population is increasing or decreasing.

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Predator-Prey Model Dynamics

Predator-prey models describe interactions between two species: prey (x) and predator (y). The prey population grows naturally but decreases due to predation, while the predator population declines without prey but increases when consuming prey. Understanding these dynamics helps analyze how populations change over time.
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Sign Analysis of Derivatives (x' and y')

The signs of x' and y' indicate whether the populations are increasing or decreasing. By determining where x' and y' are positive or negative in the xy-plane, we can partition the plane into regions that describe growth or decline of each species, which is essential for understanding system behavior.
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Phase Plane and Quadrant Analysis

The phase plane plots prey population (x) against predator population (y). Dividing the first quadrant (where populations are positive) into regions based on the signs of x' and y' reveals the system's qualitative behavior. This helps visualize trajectories and predict long-term outcomes.
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52-56. In this section, several models are presented and the solution of the associated differential equation is given. Later in the chapter, we present methods for solving these differential equations.


where P(t) is the population, for t ≥ 0, and r > 0 and K > 0 are given constants.


d. Find lim(t→∞) P(t) and check that the result is consistent with the graph in part (c).

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d. According to Newton’s Law of Cooling, the temperature of a hot object will reach the ambient temperature after a finite amount of time.

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d. Estimations of this kind must be made and interpreted carefully. Suppose the projected population for 2050 is 410 million rather than 398 million. What is the value of the carrying capacity in this case?

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d. After how many minutes does the drug mass reach 90% of its steady-state level? 

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A second-order equation Consider the differential equation y''(t) - k²y(t) = 0 where k > 0 is a real number.


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d. In general, how does halving the time step affect the error at t=0.2 and t=0.4?


y′(t) = y/2, y(0) = 2; y(t) = 2eᵗᐟ²

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