A beam is loaded and supported as shown.  The beam has a uniform cross-section and weighs 425 lb.  Determine the reactions at supports A and E.

Problem 4. A beam is loaded and supported as shown. The beam has a uniform cross section and weighs 425 lb. Determine the reactions at supports A and E. 500 lb 250 lb 400 lb A B 3 ft -3 ft -2 ft 1 ft Proper Free body diagram showing ALL external forces Set up the equations of static equilibrium Correctly solve the unknowns with proper units and sign