Finding potential difference(electric circuit)

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Homework Statement



What is the potential difference across the 6.0 ohm resistor?

Homework Equations


V=IR


The Attempt at a Solution



I got my attempt on the question below on an attachment.
The final answer is 0.85V, if anyone can help me and confirm it, its greatly greatly appreciated.
 
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  • Circuit schematic for problem 12: an 8.0 V battery with resistors 5.0, 7.0, 15.0, 9.0 and 6.0 ohms forming a loop, with handwritten notes V=IR and I=V/R above.
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  • Handwritten series of five simplified circuit schematics labelled 1) to 5), with resistor values and series, parallel and equivalent resistance calculations beside them, ending in V = IR working for a 6.0 ohm resistor.
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