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Homework Statement
Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the range of values of P for which both cables remain taut.
Homework Equations
[itex]\Sigma F_x=0[/itex]
[itex]\Sigma F_y=0[/itex]
The Attempt at a Solution
[itex]\Sigma F_x=\frac{ 4 }{ 5 }*P-\frac{ 600 }{ 650 }*T_{AC}=0[/itex]
[itex]\Sigma F_y=\frac{ 250 }{ 200 }*T_{AC}+T_{BC}+\frac{ 3 }{ 5 }*P-480=0[/itex]
I am ending up with 2 equations and 3 unknowns. How can I eliminate the variables?