(i)[1]
Show that $x$ and $t$ satisfy the differential equation $\frac{dx}{dt} = 0.01(10 - x)(20 - x)$.
(ii)[9]
Solve this differential equation, and express $x$ in terms of $t$.
(iii)[1]
State how the value of $x$ behaves when $t$ is very large.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differential equations
Show that $x$ and $t$ satisfy the differential equation $\frac{dx}{dt} = 0.01(10 - x)(20 - x)$.
Solve this differential equation, and express $x$ in terms of $t$.
State how the value of $x$ behaves when $t$ is very large.
This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “State or imply $\frac{dx}{dt}=k(10-x)(20-x)$ and show that $k=0.01$” …