Figuring Out Current Above the Junction: A Puzzling Problem

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The discussion centers on determining the current in a wire above a junction in an electrical circuit. The user expresses confusion regarding the term "above the junction" and struggles with applying the correct formulas, specifically Ohm's Law (V=IR). Attempts to calculate the current by adding voltages and resistors have been unsuccessful. The user also questions the relevance of Kirchhoff's Current Law in this context. Clarification on these concepts is needed to solve the problem correctly.
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Homework Statement



In the figure, what is the current in the wire above the junction?


Homework Equations



V=IR or I=V/R

The Attempt at a Solution


I am really confused as to what "above the junction" means. I tried to add the voltages and add the resistors and divide them to get the current and it didn't work. Then I tried to just do the top voltage and resistor (so it would be three) and that didn't work either. What am I doing wrong?
 

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What does Kirchhoff's Current Law say?

Above the junction, current is labelled as I
 
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