Chapter 2: Linear Differential Equations

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Section 7: Exponential Growth and Ecological Models

If you have 3D-XplorMath and want to play with the Voltera-Lotka Predator-Prey Model launch the program , and use the ODE submenu of the Category menu to change to the ODE(2D)1stOrder category, and then choose Volterra-Lotka from the ODE(2D)1stOrder menu.

Volterra-Lotka orbits

The the direction field and several orbits of the Volterra-Lotka system. 3D-XplorMath Java Applet

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