Finding reactions on a simply supported beam with distributed load

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Hello could someone please help me on how to work this question out I have attached a photo so you can see the question. The equation i think you use is the equation of equilibrium. thanks if someone could please help me! you would be my life saver!

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equation of equilibrium

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i don't know where to start!
 

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Ok use the equilibrium equations and show us what you get. But first note that curved member FG is a "2-force" member which should tell you something about the direction of the reaction force at G.
 
I am still completely lost I seriously don't know how to do it could you please go through the steps
 
physicsguru97 said:
I am still completely lost I seriously don't know how to do it could you please go through the steps

Please show some attempt at summing torques , however feeble your attempt might be.