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    Ecologists model small deviations x(t) and y(t) of prey and predator populations from equilibrium by the linear system

    dtdx​=−2x+y,dtdy​=−x−2y.
    1. Show that dxdy​=−2x+y−x−2y​.

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    2. Find dxdy​ at:

      1. (2,1).

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      2. (−2,−1).

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    3. Find the eigenvalues and a corresponding eigenvector for the matrix

      A=(−21​1−2​).
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    4. Hence write down the general solution to the system (x(t),y(t)).

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    5. Determine whether the equilibrium (0,0) is stable or unstable, with justification.

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    In a continuous‐flow reactor, concentrations of chemicals A and B (in mg/L) satisfy the linear model

    dtdA​=0.8A−0.2B,dtdB​=−0.5A+0.5B

    for t≥0. At t=0, A(0)=10 and B(0)=100.

    1. Find the eigenvalues and state a corresponding eigenvector for each with the coefficient matrix

      A=(0.8−0.5​−0.20.5​).
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    2. Hence write down the general solution (A(t),B(t)).

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    3. State whether the equilibrium (0,0) is a stable or unstable node, with brief justification.

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    4. Find the time t1​>0 at which A(t1​)=0.

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    5. Determine B(t1​) rounding to the nearest whole mg/L.

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