Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

For the differential equation dydx=y2−4\dfrac{dy}{dx}=y^{2}-4, let y(0)=1y(0)=1. Which of the following long-term behaviors is most consistent with the slope field and the given initial condition? a) The solution decreases without bound, so y→−∞y\to-\infty as x→∞x\to\infty. b) The solution decreases and approaches y=−2y=-2 as x→∞x\to\infty, without crossing that value. c) The solution decreases and approaches y=0y=0 as x→∞x\to\infty. d) The solution eventually increases without bound, so y→∞y\to\infty as x→∞x\to\infty.

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