How Do I Solve These Coupled Differential Equations Using Lagrange?

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Homework Statement


I used Lagrange to solve a problem and ended up with two differential equations

Homework Equations


[tex]m_2x''+(k-m_2 {\theta '}^2)x=k(L_o+L_2/2)+m_2 g cos{\theta}[/tex]

and

[tex](I_1 +1_2 +m_2 x^2) {\theta}'' +2m_2 \cdot x \cdot x' \theta ' +(m_1 L_1/2 +m_2 x)g sin\theta =0[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea of how to proceed now.. It doesn't seem that Wolfram Alpha can solve for two differential equations..
Any help at all will be appreciated!
 
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