Spring energy problem at an incline with friction

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Et = Ek + Eg + Ee

The Attempt at a Solution


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Et=mgh+1/2k1 Δx12 +1/2k2Δx22

196h+400+600 = ET

Bottom:
Et=1/2k1Δx22+1/2k2Δx22

400+600=1000

...and that's when I realized I must have done something wrong. Sorry, I'm kind of bad at this stuff. Please help
 
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