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[1] (5 pts) Solve the IVP: ty ′ + (t + 1)y = t, y(ln 2) = 1, t>0

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[2] (5 pts) (t − 3)y ′ + (ln t)y = 2t, y(1) = 2. Determine (without solving the problem) an interval in
which the solution of the given initial value problem is certain to exist.

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[3] (5 pts) A tank originally contains 40 gal of water with 5 lb of salt in solution. Water containing
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10
lb of salt per gallon is entering at a rate of 2 gal/min, and the well-stirred solution in the tank
is leaving at the same rate.

(a) Write down the differential equation for Q(t), the amount of salt in the tank.
(b) Write the initial value problem for Q(t).
(c) Find Q(t) by solving the initial value problem.

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[4] (5 pts) Find and classify all equilibrium points, draw a phase line, sketch solutions in the yt-plane,
and determine whether each equilibrium point is asymptotically stable, semi-stable, or unstable.

(a) y ′ = y 2 (1 − y)

(b) y ′ = y ln y 2 + 3


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