Are these free-body diagrams correct (mass-spring-damper system)?

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Problem: Write the equations as a set of two, second-order ordinary differential equations.

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My attempt…does it look correct? Thanks in advance!

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You post a picture of the question and you post a picture of your answer. Your question is: does it look correct?
Well, what if it does? Which parts are you confident about, which parts are somewhat less certain in your opinion?
 
Bedtime for me, but to help you on your way: perhaps the x3 isn't really there...: the wall on the right looks pretty solid.