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The image shows a simply supported beam with a point load at its center. The point load at C is 6 units. The distance from A to C is 5 units. The distance from C to B is 5 units. The total length of the beam is 5 + 5 = 10 units. Your handwritten calculations show R_A + R_B = 10. However, the diagram clearly indicates a single downward load of 6 units. For the beam to be in static equilibrium, the sum of upward reactions must equal the sum of downward loads. Therefore, R_A + R_B should be equal to 6, not 10. I will proceed by assuming the point load shown in the diagram (6 units) is correct. This means the sum of vertical forces must be equal to this load (R_A + R_B = 6). This will result in different reaction forces for R_A than you calculated. Step 1: Calculate the Reactions at Supports A and B Let R_A be the reaction force at support A and R_B be the reaction force at support B. Sum of vertical forces ( F_y = 0): R_A + R_B - 6 = 0 R_A + R_B = 6 (*) Sum of moments about point A ( M_A = 0): (Assume counter-clockwise moments are positive) (R_B × 10) - (6 × 5) = 0 10 R_B - 30 = 0 10 R_B = 30 R_B = (30)/(10) R_B = 3 units Substitute R_B into equation () to find R_A: R_A + 3 = 6 R_A = 6 - 3 R_A = 3 units So, the correct reaction forces are R_A = 3 units and R_B = 3 units. Step 2: Calculate the Shear Force (V(x)) We will analyze the beam in two sections: 1. From A to C (0 x < 5) 2. From C to B ($5 < x 10