Understanding Power Sources: Solving a Circuit Question with V=IR Method

In summary, the conversation is about a circuit problem involving current, voltage, and resistance. The original poster is having trouble solving it mathematically and asks for an explanation. Another user suggests an equation-based solution, but the original poster points out that the book's answer differs from their calculations. They are still seeking a mathematical explanation for the discrepancy.
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Homework Statement



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I am having trouble figuring this out mathematically...

I have no idea why but I can't figure it out using V=IR that the circuit on the left has 1/3 the current of the circuit on the right...

can anyone please give a mathematical explanation?



The Attempt at a Solution



Left : 3Vb = I1 * RL
Right : Vb = I2 * RL

then if Vb = 2 and RL = 1, wouldn't that make I1 > I2, by 3 times..

anyone suggestions?
 

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Your solution is correct.
 
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hmm... this question is actually from the book and the answer is in words... it states that the circuit on the right (I2) should be 3x the current on the left (I1), but according to my calculations that is not the case... I can't figure this out mathematically...
 

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