Predicting Long Term Behavior with Vector General Solution

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To predict the long-term behavior of a system represented by differential equations, one must analyze the eigenvalues obtained. If the real part of an eigenvalue λ is negative, the corresponding solution e^{λx} approaches zero as x approaches infinity. This indicates that the system will stabilize or decay over time. Conversely, if the real part of λ is positive, the solution will grow unbounded. Understanding these behaviors is crucial for determining the stability of the system in question.
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Hello,

I have three differential equations, for these I have found the eigenvalues and eigenvectors. After that I made a vector general solution for the system of equations. From this vector, how can I predict the long term behaviour of the system?

-Thanks.
 
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You know, I hope, that if \lambda is an eigenvalue, then e^{\lambda x} is a solution to the differnential equation. What happens to e^{\lambda x} as x goes to infinity if the real part of \lambda is negative?
 
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