Tension - two objects and a string

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Homework Statement


An object 1 of mass 5 kg is attached to object 2 of mass 7 kg with a string. The 5 kg object is pulled up with a 67 N force - what is the tension in the string.


Homework Equations



F= ma

The Attempt at a Solution



Since object 1 has an external force of 67 N acting upon it, that force should be subtracted by the weight of object 1: (5)(9.8) = 49 N
67 - 49 = 18 N

Object 2 just has its weight force acting upon it: (7)(9.8) = 68.6 N

I've calculated the forces acting on the objects - but I'm not sure how to calculate tension from here.
 
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