The Geometric Configuration of the Solutions Of $\frac { d x } { d t } = - 3 x + 2 y , \frac { d y } { d t } = 4 x - y$

question 19

Multiple Choice

The geometric configuration of the solutions of $\frac { d x } { d t } = - 3 x + 2 y , \frac { d y } { d t } = 4 x - y$ in the phase plane is

• A) stable node
• B) unstable node
• C) stable spiral point
• D) unstable spiral point
• E) saddle point

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