Please reference the following video to help complete this question. Which of the following differential equations has an unstable equilibrium? (a) $y' = 3(y - 10)$ (b) $y' = 10 - y$ (c) $y' = -3y$ (d) $y' = y(1 + y)$
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Step 1: To determine which of the given differential equations has an unstable equilibrium, we need to find the equilibrium points for each equation and then analyze their stability. Show more…
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