Process$-$Orlented Problem $3\mathrm{.}006.$d$-$ Reducing a system of forces to a force couple system

Those reactions calculations required you to be very careful with lever arms and units. Now let's try a different approach that eases your equilibrium calculations.

Together we will try to reduce the applied loads into a simpler system. That is$,$ let us convert one couple and the four point loads $($five items$)$ into one equivalent couple and one equivalent force $($two items$).$

Look at the given drawing. Using only the applied loads $($one couple and four point loads$).$ what is the magnitude of the equivalent moment in $N-m$ at Point $A?($You must provide an answer before moving to the next part.$)$

The equivalent moment in