Help with finding angle of force below x axis? (statics problem)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the angle of force FR below the x-axis in a statics problem. The user successfully solved most of the problem but struggled with this specific calculation. A suggestion was made to decompose the forces into their components to clarify the solution. This method is essential for accurately determining angles in statics problems.

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I got all of the problem correct except I can't seem to get the angle of FR below the x axis! Maybe it's because its 10:30 on a Saturday night and I'm trying to do some statics before going out(lol) that I just can't seem to get it... Please Help!
 

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Your attempted solution is not at all clear. Try decomposing each of the forces into their components.
 

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