Is this differential system of equations *coupled*?

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I am struggling with whether or not to define the following system as coupled:
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[itex]\ddot{x}+A*x=0[/itex]

[itex]\ddot{y}+A*y=0[/itex]

[itex]\ddot{z}+A*z=0[/itex]​

where A is a known constant equal to [itex]A=\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}[/itex]

So, what do you think?
 
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Yes, it is a coupled system. Even if A is constant so the solution is apparently restricted to a sphere, still the value of x depends on y and z. I don't 100% guarantee this answer though.