Method of Joints: Solving for Fab in a Truss Structure

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Homework Statement


Everything is in the PDF
View attachment Mech hw Q 3.pdf


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



So once I get to the last 2 joints Then all I have left to solve for is Fab.
I get different numbers each way i try to figure it out.
So I know I'm doing something wrong.
Any ideas?
 
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i got it solved... thanks anyway people