For the differential equation

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Differential Equations · Differential Equations

Problem

For the differential equation dydx=(y−2)(y+1)\dfrac{dy}{dx}=(y-2)(y+1), consider the solution curve passing through (0,0)(0,0). Describe its long-term behavior by identifying which equilibrium solution it approaches as x→∞x\to\infty and which equilibrium it approaches as x→−∞x\to-\infty.

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