Solving the Logistic Equation
www.usu.edu › math › powellFeb 15, 2002 · Solving the Logistic Equation As we saw in class, one possible model for the growth of a population is the logistic equation: Here the number is the initial density of the population, is the intrinsic growth rate of the population (for given, finite initial resources available) and is the carrying capacity, or maximum potential population density.