Question: [ Lotka - Volterra model ] This dynamical system models the population of two species interacting as predator and prey. x = x - x

[Lotka-Volterra model] This dynamical system models the population of two species interacting as predator and prey.
x=x-xy
y=xy-y
i Solve this equation using MATLAB ode 45 solver (or with any suitable solver in any language) from a nonzero initial condition and plot x(t) and y(t) with respect to t.
ii Find out the fixed points (steady-states) of this system.
[4 points]
[2 points]
iii Linearize around each fixed points and find the Jacobian matrix A.
[4 points]
Solve without MATLAB
[ Lotka - Volterra model ] This dynamical system

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