Node voltage Analysis with voltage controlled voltage source

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The discussion revolves around solving a node voltage analysis problem involving a voltage-controlled voltage source. The user initially sets up equations for three nodes but struggles to obtain the correct voltage values for Node 1 and Node 2. After some trial and error, they realize the importance of correctly defining the dependent variable Vx and acknowledge the need for a fourth equation to solve for all four unknowns. Ultimately, the user successfully resolves the issue by correcting their equations and recognizing the dependency relationships. The thread highlights the common challenges in circuit analysis, particularly with dependency equations.
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Homework Statement


Here is the circuit
http://i.imgur.com/Xn2mc.jpg

The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried it a few ways, but the one I'm going for at the moment is this

Node 1: (v1-v2)/10 + (v1-v3)/15 + v1 /5 = 1
Node 2: (v2-v1)/10 + (v2-v3)/10 + v2 / 5 = 2
Node 3: 2Vx where Vx = (v2 - v1)/10

When I solve I don't get the correct answers:
Node 1: 5.405V and Node 2: 7.297V

I tried doing equations without a 'node 3' involved but they just didnt work out either. If i DO only need to use 2, please explain to me how to do so, I'm really stuck :(
 
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Don't have time to dive into this thing yet, but this is not helping:
Node 3: 2Vx where Vx = (v2 - v1)/10

should be vx = v2 - v1
 
You're a lifesaver, figured it out.
It's always the small things that get me, stupid dependency equations.

Thank you :)
 
I assume you dug up the 4th equation? 4 unknowns need 4 equations: v1, v2, v3, vx.
Of course, the 4th is obvious ...
 
haha i had the 4th equation i just wrote it wrong >.<
 

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