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Determine the resultant force and specify where it acts on the beam measured from A. Assume p= 170 lb/ft. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate unit.
a) Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
b) Determine the distance between A and the resultant's line of action.