A linear system of differential equations
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Solve the linear homogenous system x' =Ax give by
(x') = ( 5 -1)(x)
(y') = ( 3 1)(y)
under the initial conditions (x,y) at t=0 is (2 -1)
By determining the following:
(a) The eigenvalues of A
(b) The eigenvectors of A
(c) Write the general solution of x' =Ax
Please show all steps to solution.
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