Question $4($Mandatory$)$

$11=5\mathrm{.}25$kjps

L$=11\mathrm{.}45$kips

$13=11\mathrm{.}40$ kips

sp$=11$ft

h$=8$

What is the internal force in member GD$?$ Answer in kips, don't include units, and indicate $(+)$ positive for

tension, $(-)$ negative for compression.

Answer:

$(-7\mathrm{.}77)$