Simple static equilibrium problem

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A 70kg mass is suspended from two cords. One is at 40 degrees with the cieling, and the other is at 30 degrees. What is the tension in both cords?

I got the weight of the object, which is 686N, but how does one know how much of the load each cord supports? I missed this particular physics class. I know, it is an extremely simple question. Any help is appreciated.
 
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2 unknowns, 2 equations
 
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