The velocity dx/dt of a chemical reaction is proportional to (a-x), where x is the amount transferred in time t, and a is the concentration at time t=0 when x=0. Solve for a if the initial condition is x(0)=5.

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The velocity dx/dt of a chemical reaction is proportional to (a-x), where x is the amount transferred in time t, and a is the concentration at time t=0 when x=0. Solve for a if the initial condition is x(0)=5.
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