Exponential growth and decay: dy/dt = ky with solution y = y_0 e to the (kt); growth when k > 0, decay when k < 0.
How to apply it: Apply exponential models to populations, radioactive decay, and cooling/heating problems.
Course: AP Calculus BC · Unit: Differential Equations
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