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A tank initially contains 980 gal of pure water.

A tank initially contains 980 gal of pure water. Brine containing 3.3 lb/gal of salt is poured into the tank at a rate of 7 gal/min. Suppose the solution in the tank is instantly well mixed and drained out at a rate of 9 gal/min. 

Let Q = Q(t) be the quantity of salt in the tank at time t minutes. 


What is the initial condition? 


Set up the differential equation for the quantity of salt in the tank: 


Find the particular solution: 


When does this differential equation become invalid? t= min.

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the differential equation is invalid if t=490

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