Box Acceleration with Given Force and Coefficient of Friction

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Homework Statement


A person is pushing a 15.0kg box on the ground with a force of 72.0N 65Degrees from the horizontal. if the coefficient of friction is0.12 what will be the acceleration of the box?


Homework Equations


Fnet=ma
there's other formulas but i don't have my data sheet :(


The Attempt at a Solution


soo lost don't even know where to start pelase help
 
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That is the only major equation you need to solve the problem.
 
Draw a force diagram , showing all forces acting on the box.

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