Simultaneous Equations: Solving for θ with FA and NA

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Homework Statement



I have two eqs. but am stuck on solving them.

Homework Equations



FA - 10sinθ = 0
NA - 10cosθ = 0
Where FA = 0.15NA

The Attempt at a Solution



I've substituted the 0.15NA into the first equation but am still not sure how to get θ? I'm sure its something easy that I'm just drawing a blank on.
 
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Solve the second equation for NA, substitute into first equation (where you've already replaced FA with 0.15NA). Should boil down to a simple trig expression.
 

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