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Models & Qualitative Behavior · Superchallenge problem

The solution of the logistic equation P′=P(1−P)P' = P(1 - P) with P(0)=2P(0) = 2 (a population above its carrying capacity) decreases toward 11 as t→∞t \to \infty. Followed backwards in time, it becomes infinite at some negative time t0t_0. Find t0t_0. Give an exact answer.