Solving Column Reactions with an Offset Load

[Stacyg]

A column AB is anchored to the ground by a pin-joint at A, and is held in a vertical position by various loads as shown. Determine:
(i) Magnitude of force f1
(ii) Magnitude and direction of the reaction at A

I know how to calculate F1 if it was on a horizontal or vertical. But I'm not sure How to calculate it with the 5kN force offset by 0.5 m horizontally. We haven't been taught how to calculate with anything like this yet.

 

[PhanthomJay]

At the pin support A, there are 2 unknown force components, Ax in the horizontal direction and Ay in the vertical direction. I am sure you are familiar with the three equations of equilibrium,
sum of forces in x direction = 0
sum of forces in y direction, and
sum of moments about any point =0.
You should first resolve all applied forces, known or unknown, into their x and y components, Fcos theta and Fsin theta, respectively, each applied at the known points. Then sum moments about support A = 0 , paying attention to clockwise vs. counterclockwise moments. Note that the 5kN offset force also produces a moment about A. The moment of a force about a point (axis) is the product of the force times the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to that point.