Finding Equivalent Resistances, Identifying Connections, etc.

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The discussion focuses on finding equivalent resistances in a circuit, specifically analyzing the series connections of currents i1 and i9 with the current source. The reasoning provided confirms that for answers a and c, the series connection is valid. For answer b, the application of Ohm's Law (V = I * R) is correctly identified as relevant due to the unbroken series connection. The participants confirm the correctness of the answers provided.

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Homework Statement
A) What is the current flowing through Resistor 1?
B) What is the voltage drop across Resistor 2?
C) What is the current flowing through Resistor 9?
D) What is the equivalent resistance for Resistors 5, 7, and 8?
Relevant Equations
V = I*R, Series Connections add.
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It seems as though i1 and i9 are in series with the current source. That's my reasoning for the answers a and c.
For b, it appears as though there's still an unbroken series connection which just leaves V = I * R.

I put question marks because I don't know if they're right or not; there's no way for me to check.

Thanks for your time.
 
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Your answers are correct.
 
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