How Do You Solve for X in a Basic Statics Problem?

[Jim Newt]

Homework Statement

For the attached problem, I'm asked to solve for X

Homework Equations

Sum Fx = 0
Sum Fy = 0
Sum M = 0

The Attempt at a Solution

Sum Fx = 0 = No forces in x
Sum Fy = 0 = F1 + F2 - F3 = 0
Sum M = 0= (F1)(X) - (F2)(L-X)

 

[berkeman]

Homework Statement

For the attached problem, I'm asked to solve for X

Homework Equations

Sum Fx = 0
Sum Fy = 0
Sum M = 0

The Attempt at a Solution

Sum Fx = 0 = No forces in x
Sum Fy = 0 = F1 + F2 - F3 = 0
Sum M = 0= (F1)(X) - (F2)(L-X)

Looks good so far...