Simultaneous Trig Equations for Tension in a Supported Bar

[djdato]

Homework Statement

I was working on a tension problem where a bar is supported by 2 cables at different angles.
I found the x and y vector components, but then got stuck at the simultaneous equations part.

Homework Equations

These are the equations i ended up with.

-T₁sin(20) + T₂sin(30) = 0
T₁cos(20) + T₂cos(30) = 9800

Not sure what to do, please help.

 

[Physics_Math]

Well it just seems like solving a simple linear system:

T1 = T2*sin(30)/sin(20)

Then just substitute that into the second equation and solve for T2. Then solve for T1.

 

[djdato]

haha. Yep, thanks, i saw how simple it was too late :P