Basic equivalent resistance problem

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Homework Statement


Find Rab
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Homework Equations



Req = R1R2 / R1+ R2

The Attempt at a Solution


bottom 2Ω resistors in series ---> Req1 = 4Ω

top right 12 and 4 Ω in parallel ---> Req2 = 3Ω

this 3Ω and the left top 6Ω are in parallel ---> Req3 = 2Ω

2 resistors of 4Ω bottom left are in parallel -->Req4 = 2Ω

Req4 and Req3 are in series --->Req5 = 4Ω

Req5 and Req1 are in parallel ----> Req6 = 2Ω

Rab = 3Ω + 2Ω = 5Ω

please let me know if I have gotten the correct answer.
Thanks for your time.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
I also make it 5 Ohms slightly different way..

[{(6//12//4) + (4//4)} // {2+2}] + 3

[{2 + 2} // {4}] + 3

[4//4] +3

2 + 3 = 5
 

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