Calculating Equivalent Resistance for a Complex Circuit - CircuitLab Homework

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The discussion focuses on calculating the equivalent resistance of a complex circuit using CircuitLab. The user expresses confusion regarding the arrangement of resistors, specifically identifying which resistors are in parallel due to their connections at different nodes. The solution requires the application of delta-Y transforms, as the circuit does not contain straightforward series or parallel resistors. The user references the Wikipedia page on Y-Δ transforms for further clarification.

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Homework Statement



Find the equivalent resistance of:

https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/5s3ebn/screenshot/1024x768/

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The Attempt at a Solution



I've simplified it a bit already... Just very confused in regards to which resistances are in parallel since they all connect to each other at different nodes.
 
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If it wasn't for R6, the whole problem would be easy... Uuuughh
 

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