At Which Value of x is the Magnetic Field Zero?

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The magnetic field between two parallel conducting wires is zero at a specific point on the x-axis. Wire 1, located at x = -1.80 cm, carries a current of 2.60 A out of the xy-plane, while Wire 2, at x = 1.80 cm, carries a current of 8.80 A into the xy-plane. The correct position where the magnetic field is zero is calculated to be at x = -3.3096 cm. This conclusion is confirmed by applying the formula B = μI/(2πr) and solving for the distance between the wires.

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Homework Statement


Consider two parallel conducting wires along the direction of the z axis as shown below. Wire 1 crosses the x-axis at x = -1.80 cm and carries a current of 2.60 A out of the xy-plane of the page. Wire 2 (right) crosses the x-axis at x = 1.80 cm and carries a current of 8.80 A into the xy plane.
At which value of x is the magnetic field zero? (Hint: Careful with sign)
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Homework Equations



B = \frac{ \mu I}{2 \pi r}

The Attempt at a Solution



Since i know that the point I am looking for will be to the left of -1.80 cm on the x-axis, i should be able to deduce a distance from that point using:


\frac{2.6}{d} = \frac{8.8}{d + 3.6}

I found d to be 4.2871. I added this to 1.8 meaning the point it at -6.09 cm on the x axis, which is incorrect. Is my math wrong?
 
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edit: actially, i found d to be 1.50967 and the point on the x-axis to be -3.3096 cm. This makes sense, but I am kind of afraid to try it since i only have one more attempt at the problem. Any confirmations?
 
nevermind. I checked my answers with the formual for magnetic field, and it was correct.
 

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