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Systems of Differential Equations · Easy problem

The eigenvalues of A=(−1−33−1)A=\begin{pmatrix}-1&-3\\3&-1\end{pmatrix} are complex, so solutions of x′=Ax\mathbf x'=A\mathbf x spiral. Find the imaginary part of the eigenvalue with positive imaginary part (the angular speed of the spiral).