Chapter 9.5, Problem 5E

(a)

To determine

The assumptions made implicitly about the growth of trout and bass in the absence of competition.

(b)

To determine

The constants $a,b,m,n,k_1,k_2$ in terms of the physical problem.

(c)

To determine

To perform: A graphical analysis and to find all the possible equilibrium levels; to choose several starting points and sketch the respective trajectories in the phase plane and also to interpret the outcomes predicted by the graphical analysis in terms of $a,b,m,n\text{ and }k$.