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Nonlinear Systems & Linearization · Hard problem

A predator–prey model is x′=x(8−5y)x' = x(8 - 5y), y′=y(−2+3x)y' = y(-2 + 3x), where xx counts prey and yy predators. At the equilibrium where both species are present, what is the prey population xx? Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.