What Is the Equilibrium Angle Theta in a Spring and Cord System?

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Homework Statement


A vertical force P=10 N is applied to the ends of the 0.2 m cord AB and spring AC. If the spring has an unstretched length of 0.2 m. determine the angle theta for equilibrium. Take k = 150 N/m.

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Homework Equations



Fspring=ks
Fy=0
Fx=0

The Attempt at a Solution



Any of my attempts at this solution have resulted in pages and pages of work. I really am not seeing a short cut as to find the angle theta.
 
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Honestly, I cannot say this is something difficult...
You don't show any equation, any force diagrams.

How can you represent on the plane the cord and spring forces ?
 

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