Eigenvalues & Eigenvectorshard
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A population model uses xn+1=Axnx_{n+1} = Ax_n where A=(0.520.250.4)A = \begin{pmatrix} 0.5 & 2 \\ 0.25 & 0.4 \end{pmatrix}. The dominant eigenvalue (largest magnitude) determines long-term growth. Find this eigenvalue.