In each of Problems 1 through 4 sketch the trajectory corresponding to the solution satisfying the specified initial conditions, and indicate the direction of motion for increasing t.dx/dt = x, dy/dt = 2y; x(0) = 4, y(0) = 2
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Prove that if a trajectory starts at a noncritical point of the system dx/dt = F(x, y), dy/dt = G(x, y), then it cannot reach a critical point (x0, y0) in a finite length of time. Hint: Assume the contrary; that is, assume that the solution x = (t), y = (t) satisfies (a) = x0, (a) = y0. Then use the fact that x = x0, y = y0 is a solution of the given system satisfying the initial condition x = x0, y = y0 at t = a.
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The first step in solving 9.2 problem number 27 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Prove that if a trajectory starts at a noncritical point of the system dx/dt = F(x, y), dy/dt = G(x, y), then it cannot reach a critical point (x0, y0) in a finite length of time. Hint: Assume the contrary; that is, assume that the solution x = (t), y = (t) satisfies (a) = x0, (a) = y0. Then use the fact that x = x0, y = y0 is a solution of the given system satisfying the initial condition x = x0, y = y0 at t = a.
From the textbook chapter Autonomous Systems and Stability you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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