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Consider the general dating forecast model for potentially star-crossed lovers,

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Question

Consider the general dating forecast model for potentially star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, given by R' = aR + bJ and J' = cR + dJ. Assume R(t) indicates Romeo’s feelings for Juliet as a function of time (more positive indicates deeper love and more negative indicates deeper hate). Similarly, assume J(t) indicates Juliet’s feelings for Romeo. Suppose now, however, Romeo (R), a newly changed man, adopts a novel strategy in romancing Juliet (J). The resultant dynamical system is given as below:

R' = R + J(1 J 2 )

J' = 4R + J.

Provide an interpretation of Romeo’s new behavior.

Explanation / Answer

R' is a function of R and J, for there to be enough love the function in R with respect to time should be positive.

For R' to be positive R should be positive and R> J (J2-1)

R's behavior depends on J's behavior, if J' decreases then R will have to increase to counter balance it and to maintain R' positive. R' will become negative if R <J (J2-1).

In any case', J is a function of positive coefficient of R and J, hence J' will only decrease if J <-4, when J'decreases the value of J (1-J2) in R' will be negative thus R's value needs to be greater than Juliet's love to maintain the love or it's going to be a hate relationship.