Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Systems of Differential Equations - 9.11 Chapter Review - Additional Problems - Page 666: 7

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We obtain: $x-2y+5xy=0\\ 2x+y=0$ The critical point are $(0,0);(\frac{1}{2},-1)$ The Jacobian of the system is: $J(x,y)=\begin{pmatrix} 5y+1 & 5x-2\\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$ Substituting: $J(0,0)=\begin{pmatrix} 1& -2\\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$ Then the eigenvalues are $\lambda_1=1+2i,\lambda_2=1-2i$. Consequently, the equilibrium point $(0,0)$ is a spiral. Substituting: $J(\frac{1}{2},-1)=\begin{pmatrix} -4 & \frac{1}{2}\\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$ Then the eigenvalues are $\lambda_1=-\frac{3}{2}-\frac{\sqrt 29}{2},\lambda_2=-\frac{3}{2}+\frac{\sqrt 29}{2}$. Consequently, the equilibrium point $(\frac{1}{2},-1)$ is a spiral.
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