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Nonlinear Systems & Linearization · Hard problem

A predator–prey model is x′=x(1−1y)x' = x(1 - 1y), y′=y(−8+1x)y' = y(-8 + 1x), 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.