Urgent: Existence and Uniqueness theorem

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The discussion centers on the Existence and Uniqueness theorem in the context of continuous functions and differential equations. Maria Thomson seeks assistance in proving specific mathematical statements involving norms, continuity, and the integration of a system of differential equations defined by positive constants a, b, c, and d. Key points include demonstrating the triangle inequality for norms, establishing continuity of the mapping from an open interval to real numbers, and showing that the system can be integrated with a C^1 function that maintains constant trajectories.

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  • Understanding of continuous functions and their properties.
  • Familiarity with norms in vector spaces, specifically ||x|| and ||x||_1.
  • Knowledge of differential equations and their solutions.
  • Concepts of compact subsets and limit points in topology.
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  • Study the properties of continuous functions in mathematical analysis.
  • Learn about the triangle inequality in the context of norms.
  • Explore the integration of systems of differential equations and their geometric interpretations.
  • Investigate the concept of C^1 functions and their role in dynamical systems.
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Greating my friends,

I have just returned home today from heart surgery.

I still feeling the effects of the operation, because I'm affried the hospital send me home a bit to early. But I have to have these questions finished before tomorrow.

So therefore I would very much appreciate if somebody could help me answer these questions?

(a)

(I use the triangle inequality in (1) and (3)?)

Let I be a open interval and f: I \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^n be a continious function.

Let || \cdot || be a given norm on \mathbb{R}^n.

Show the following:

1) If there exists a C>0 then ||x|| \leq C ||C||_1; x \in \mathbb{R}^n, ||x|| _1 = \sum _{j=1} ^n |x_j|

2) The mapping I \ni t \rightarrow ||f(t)|| \in \mathbb{R} is continious on.

3) for all t1,t2 \in \ || \int_{t_1} ^{t_2} f(t) dt|| \leq | \int_{t_1} ^{t_2} ||f(t)||dt|


(b)

Looking at the system(*) of equations,

x1' = (a-bx2)* x1
x2' = (cx1 -d)*x2

open the open Quadrant K; here a,b,c and d er positive constants.

I need to show that the system can be integrated. Which means I need to show that there exist a C^1 -function, with the properties F:U \rightarrow \mathbb{R}, where U \subseteq K is open and close in K(close means that for every point in K, is a limit point for q sequence, whos elements belongs to K). Such that gradient F \notequal 0 for alle x \in U and such that F is constant for trajectories of system.

Finally I need to conclude that every max trajectory is contained in a compact subset of K, and that the system (*) field X: R \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^2.

Sincerley Yours
Maria Thomson 20

p.s. I'm so sorry for asking so much, but has been such a difficult couple of days for me.
 
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I'm just going to copy and past your post, adding in TeX tags so I can read your questions:

Greating my friends,

I have just returned home today from heart surgery.

I still feeling the effects of the operation, because I'm affried the hospital send me home a bit to early. But I have to have these questions finished before tomorrow.

So therefore I would very much appreciate if somebody could help me answer these questions?

(a)

(I use the triangle inequality in (1) and (3)?)

Let I be a open interval and [itex]f: I \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^n[/itex] be a continious function.

Let [itex]|| \cdot ||[/itex] be a given norm on [itex]\mathbb{R}^n.[/itex]

Show the following:

1) If there exists a C>0 then [itex]||x|| \leq C ||C||_1; x \in \mathbb{R}^n, ||x|| _1 = \sum _{j=1} ^n |x_j|[/itex]

2) The mapping [itex]I \ni t \rightarrow ||f(t)|| \in \mathbb{R}[/itex] is continious on.

3) for all [itex]t_1,t_2 \in \ || \int_{t_1} ^{t_2} f(t) dt|| \leq | \int_{t_1} ^{t_2} ||f(t)||dt|[/itex]


(b)

Looking at the system(*) of equations,

x1' = (a-bx2)* x1
x2' = (cx1 -d)*x2

open the open Quadrant K; here a,b,c and d er positive constants.

I need to show that the system can be integrated. Which means I need to show that there exist a [itex]C^1[/itex] -function, with the properties [itex]F:U \rightarrow \mathbb{R}[/itex], where [itex]U \subseteq K[/itex] is open and close in K(close means that for every point in K, is a limit point for q sequence, whos elements belongs to K). Such that [itex]\nabla F \notequal 0[/itex] for alle [itex]x \in U[/itex] and such that F is constant for trajectories of system.

Finally I need to conclude that every max trajectory is contained in a compact subset of K, and that the system (*) field [itex]X: R \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^2[/itex].

Sincerley Yours
Maria Thomson 20

p.s. I'm so sorry for asking so much, but has been such a difficult couple of days for me.
 
Hi

I'm sorry, but I have these answered within the next 4 hours, so if there somebody here who can help me I would be very greatful.

Sincerely Yours and God bless

MT
 

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