Physics position problem (Block on a flatbed)

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Homework Statement
static equilibrium?
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I am not to clear on the direction
Homework Statement:
a flat bed being attached to a notch, the limit on the notch was 1500N, the flat bed was 1200N . The length of the flat bed is 14 m, at 12 m are the tires. How close can you put a 1400N block to the notch before it surpasses the weight limit?
Homework Equations:
I tired 1400N/1200N then Multiply by 12, but seems to miss the actual purpose of the problem
 

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The description is most unclear, and the thumbnail sketch in the image barely legible. Was a diagram provided?
At a guess, the flatbed is supported in a horizontal position by the notch at one end and one axle through a pair of tyres at distance 12m from the notch. The flatbed continues 2m beyond the tyres. Is that correct?
 
haruspex said:
The description is most unclear, and the thumbnail sketch in the image barely legible. Was a diagram provided?
At a guess, the flatbed is supported in a horizontal position by the notch at one end and one pair of tyres at distance 12m from the notch. The flatbed continues 2m beyond the tyres. Is that correct?
yes.
 
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