Calculating Current in a Basic Resistor Circuit

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Homework Statement


In the pictured, the battery puts out 12 volts, R1 is 9 ohms, R2 is 6 ohms, and R3 is 5 ohms.

What current flows through resistor R1?

Please use only SI (metric) system units in your answer!


Homework Equations



R=V/I ?

The Attempt at a Solution



I am completely lost...
 

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Can you find the equivalent resistance of the circuit?