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The discussion centers on solving three equations with three unknowns: α, R2, and m, given a fixed value for R1. The equations involve complex mathematical expressions and require software tools for resolution. The user initially attempted to solve the equations using Maple but encountered issues with zero values. Recommendations include using Wolfram Alpha for online calculations and considering Excel or MATLAB for numerical solutions, with specific emphasis on multiplying the equations by (π/4)(R1^4-R2^4) to simplify the process.

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I have the three following equations in the file attached:


1. 70000000=(((R1^3)*4/3)-((R2^3)*4/3 "))(100*cosα))/(2(R1 -R2)(pi/2)(R1^4-R2^4) + 100sinα/ ((pi/4)(R1^4-R2^4))

2. 120000000=((100*sinα))/(R1^2-R2^2)+ (100*cosα*R1 )/((pi/4)(R1^4-R2^4))

3. m=100(pi)(R1^2-R2^2 )(cosα)* R1

I know it looks like we have four unknowns with three equations, but I am going to assume the value of R1. Going forward, I will have the following unknowns:
α, R2, m

I tried solving this using Maple, but unfortunately all my values were 0. I am pretty sure I wrote it right. Otherwise, is there any other software I can use to solve this? Excel/Matlab?

If so, which functions should I use? Are there any constraints that I will have to define?

Thank you in advance!

PS - I attached a picture of the formulas!
 

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Solve (1) & (2) independently as you have 2 equations with 2 unknowns then substitute into (3)

As you know R1 & as long as R1 does NOT = R2 then I'd try multiplying (1) & (2) through by (pi/4)(R1^4-R2^4)
 
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If you wrote it like here, you made mistake. For what you use double quotes?
 

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