Spring in a motionless elevator

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Homework Statement



A single mass m1 = 3.1 kg hangs from a spring in a motionless elevator. The spring is extended x = 11 cm from its unstretched length.
1)What is the spring constant of the spring?

Homework Equations



F=-kx


The Attempt at a Solution



Having trouble setting this one up. I know it is easy but the spring confuses me. I drew a free body diagram and I am still lost.
 
Hi there! The only forces on the mass will be the weight force (w = mg) pulling down, and the spring force (F = -kx) pulling up. Since the mass is not accelerating, these two forces will be equal and opposite.