Find Eqv force and couple at point

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To solve the cantilever beam problem in statics, identify the two unknown forces at point A (Ax, Ay) and recognize that these can be combined with a couple to maintain equilibrium. The sum of forces in both the horizontal and vertical directions, as well as the sum of moments, must equal zero. Break down any additional forces, such as F2, into their x and y components to apply the equilibrium equations effectively. Since the values for F1 and F2 are not specified, the final solution will depend on these variables. Understanding this approach will help clarify how to determine the unknowns in the problem.
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Hey everyone, I'm really stuck on a review of statics for Solid Mechanics. I got through everything but this problem. I know there has to be two forces at point a if it's attached to the wall(Ax,Ay). I would say I'm stuck trying to figure out how I can move two forces that are unkown into a couple and another force... If I don't know the original value how is that possible?

Any tips to jog my memory in the right direction?
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This is a cantilever beam problem, and it is also statics problem, so the sum of forces (in x-horizontal, y-vertical) and moments is zero.

If one has 3 equations and one should have 3 unknows.
 
Just break up F2 into its x and y components, and use the 3 equilibrium equations to solve for Ax, Ay, and the Moment (couple) reactions at A. Since numerical values for F1 and F2 are not given, the solution will be a function of F1 and F2.
 

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