Force balance equations with moving base

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Homework Statement


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Given:
AD=DC = 9m
P=78kN
S=25Kn
Angle alpha = 35 deg
A is static but B is movable

I need to solve forces on the bases A and B
I do not understand where do I mark the forces if there is a base that can move.

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The Attempt at a Solution


My attempt:
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I am not sure whether there should be Bx or Ax.[/B]
 
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Is there only By on the base B? If so, is the B vector still calculateable with trigonometry, or the only force there will be By, without any Bx?