MAT 2330 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

Exam 1 Practice Problems

Note: A scientific calculator is required for this exam. A graphing calculator is not
necessary. Calculators may not be shared at any time while the exam is in session.
1. Express the formula for continuously compounded interest, P = P0e-rt as a
differential equation.

2. Separate the equation below and then solve for y.

2 + = 0
3. Slope field below identify the equilibria and the stability at each point.

4. Use Eulers method with an increment of 0.25 to approximate y(1) given

y = 3t 1 and y(0) = 0.

5. Consider the second-order differential equation below.

5 + 6 = 4
a) Verify that yh = c1e-2t + c2e-3t solves the homogeneous equation.
b) Verify that yp = 2et solves the non-homogeneous equation.
c) Express the set of all solutions for the differential equation.

6. Solve the differential equation below using the integrating factor method.
+ 2 = 4

7. Solve the differential equation initial value problem by the method of your
choice.
+ 3 = 2

8. Set up the substitution for the Bernoulli equation below. Once the expression
is in a linear form for v, you can stop you do not need to solve the new
equation.
+ =

9. How long will it take an initial investment of $500 to triple in value at a

continuously compounded interest rate of 4.4%?

10. A vat contains 100 gallons of clear water. At a rate of gallons per minute, a
mixture with 3 ounces of green food coloring is pumped into the vat. The wellmixed solution is then pumped out of the vat at the same rate.
a. Describe the situation with a differential equation, letting Xt represent the
amount of concentrate (green food coloring) at time t.
b. Solve for the constant given that there is no food coloring at time 0.

c. What is the steady-state solution for Xt if the process continues indefinitely?

11. A bacteria culture has a population of 25,000 at time 0 and , if unobstructed,

would double in size each hour. The carrying capacity is 250,000. The
relevant formula are provided below without elaboration.

= ((1 )

() =

1 + (0 1)

a) What is the intrinsic growth rate r?

b) How many bacteria are present after three hours?

12. Describe all of the equilibrium points and nullclines (horizontal and vertical) of
the system of differential equations below.

= + 1
= 3