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The discussion centers on a complex system of equations involving variables x, y, z, and constants A and C. The equations presented are non-polynomial, specifically: -x + y + z + 2A sin(y-z) = C, -x + y - z + 2A sin(x-z) = C, and x + y - z + 2A sin(x-y) = C. Participants conclude that an analytical solution is unlikely, suggesting numerical methods may be necessary for resolution. The potential difficulty in achieving a stable and convergent numerical solution is also highlighted.

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Hi,

I have now been working for a couple of days on the following system without finding any real clue...

Could someone give me a help?
If there wouldn't be any mathematical way to solve (we never know), could someone detail me how to solve it programmatically?

In advance, many thanks

Didier

-x + y + z + 2A sin(y-z) = C
-x + y - z + 2A sin(x-z) = C
x + y - z + 2A sin(x-y) = C

where A, C are constant and A, x, y, z are not equal to 0
 
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that isn't a polynomial system, so you're mis-selling the question. as long as C isn't zero then the constraints that A x,y,z are not zero is unnecessary.
 
Are you sure the RHS of your second equation is not -C ? If it is, then your 3 equations are cyclically symmetric. If not, it's harder to solve.

In fact, I'm thinking there probably isn't an analytical solution. So you might have to solve it numerically after all.
 
And on top of that, it might be difficult to find a numerical solution that's stable and converges.
 
I'm curious where this problem comes from. Maybe some context would give a few clues on what kind of solution we're looking for.
 

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