KCL Nodal Analysis & Power to Resistor (Need help)

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Homework Statement


Here is the homework problem I was given:
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The Attempt at a Solution


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Above is the work that I began, however, I have an overwhelming feeling that I am incorrect and also I don't know how to continue to the next part/parts. Would someone please help me?
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I haven't checked each part, but I do see an issue: note that in your second equation, you've got a voltage plus a current. Any time you're adding different units, something has gone wrong.
 
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axmls said:
I haven't checked each part, but I do see an issue: note that in your second equation, you' a got a voltage plus a current. Any time you're adding different units, something has gone wrong.
You're right, I can't do that..
Is the Voltage at the second node equal to the Voltage source, since there's nothing in between the Voltage source and the node?
 
hdp12 said:
You're right, I can't do that..
Is the Voltage at the second node equal to the Voltage source, since there's nothing in between the Voltage source and the node?
no. there is a resistor AND a voltage source in between the two nodes. If you want to do nodal anlysis you'll need to use a 'supernode'