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There is this problem that I am having trouble with, can someone guide me through this problem. Thanks

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2681/scan0003eq3.png
 
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Hi boberth2o! :smile:

Draw the board with the forces added … that's a normal force at wall 1, and both a normal and friction force at wall 2, and of course the weight.

Then take components, or moments, as appropriate. :smile: