In Exercises 112, find the general solution of the differential equation.
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Biology A population of eight beavers has been introduced into a new wetlands area. Biologists estimate that the maximum population the wetlands can sustain is 60 beavers. After 3 years, the population is 15 beavers. If the population follows a Gompertz growth model, how many beavers will be present in the wetlands after 10 years?
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The first step in solving 6.3 problem number 73 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Biology A population of eight beavers has been introduced into a new wetlands area. Biologists estimate that the maximum population the wetlands can sustain is 60 beavers. After 3 years, the population is 15 beavers. If the population follows a Gompertz growth model, how many beavers will be present in the wetlands after 10 years?
From the textbook chapter Differential Equations: Separation of Variables you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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