Why did I get i2=0.8A instead of i2=1A using KVL?

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The solution manual got that i2=1A.I got i2=.8A by applying KVL giving me 20/25=.8A. The solution manual is wrong right?

For i3, I got -2.2A by applying KCL.
 

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pyroknife said:
The solution manual is wrong right?

Right, the solution manual is wrong. Your value for i2 is correct.
 

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