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Nonlinear Systems & Linearization · Hard problem

Two species compete: x′=x(5−x−2y),  y′=y(4−y−x)x' = x(5 - x - 2y),\; y' = y(4 - y - x). The coexistence equilibrium (both populations positive) is a saddle. Find the slope dy/dxdy/dx of its stable eigenvector (the one belonging to the negative eigenvalue).