Question: The boom A C is supported at A by a ball - and - socket joint and by two cables B D C and C

The boom AC is supported at A by a ball-and-socket joint and by two cables BDC and CE. Cable BDC is continuous and passes over a pulley at D. Calculate the tension in the cables and the x,y,z components of reaction at A if a crate has a weight of 80 lb . Please only answer if you're certain you can do it correctly! Be thorough and explain all steps! Don't forget to draw the FBD. I will upvote if it is answered correctly with thorough explanations and all steps are shown. Thank you!
The boom A C is supported at A by a ball - and -

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