What is the correct differential equation for logistic growth?

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OK so my textbook claims that the correct differential equation for a logistic growth scenario is

y'=ky(1-(y/carry capacity))

However, we were given a handout which claims that it should be

y'=ky(carrying capacity-y)

Of course they both integrate into two completely different equations, but which SHOULD be used when I am given a logistic growth scenario type of question?

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LOL thanks for the hints, apparently the "k" in the two equations are not the "same" because the the K on the handout is actually = (k of textbook)(carrying capacity)