Statics Problem, tension in crane

[meaton816]

Homework Statement

The horizontal member ABC of the rig shown below weighs 1000 lbs and is supported by a pin B and cable EADC. Since the cable passes over pulleys at A and D, the tension is the same along the entire length of the cable. If the rig lifts 3000 lbs at a distance 12 feet from the vertical member DF, determine
a) the tension in the cable, and
b) the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction at B.

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The Attempt at a Solution

I know you have to use the sum of the moments in both x and y directions = 0 because it is in equilibrium, but I am not sure where to go from there

 

[hotvette]

Might help to post the picture. The two rules of statics are:

1. Sum of moments about any point must be zero

2. Sum of all forces in any direction must be zero (normally it's convenient to use coordinate directions)

 

[meaton816]

Heres a photo, sorry about that