Calculate the voltmeter reading for this circuit with 2 sources and 2 resistors

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Homework Statement
Please see below
Relevant Equations
V = I.R
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I find the current first, which is 2 A. Then the voltmeter reading would be 10 V - 1 x 2 = 8 V.

But the answer is 12 V.
I don't understand why it should be 10 + 1 x 2 = 12 V

Thanks
 
  • #2
I agree with your answer. It obviously cannot be more than 10V.
 
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  • #3
Thank you very much haruspex
 
  • #4
Yes, I agree, 8V is correct.
 
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