Magnitude and direction of tension in a suspended and frictionless pulley

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Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[TaxOnFear]

The masses are suspended, therefore you can assume the system is in equilibrium, and all of the component forces = 0. Form an equation (or 2) for this.

 

[Velh]

How?

 

[TaxOnFear]

Ʃ_fy = 0
Ʃ_fx = 0

There are your 2 statements, resolve the forces you have into component forces, apply the statements above, and you will get the correct answer.