Resistance reduction and source transformation to find voltage

[gfd43tg]

Homework Statement

Use resistance reduction and source transformation to find Vx in the circuit below. All resistance values are in ohms.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

For this problem, I know I can combine the 16 Ω resistors, but where I'm having a little trouble is knowing how to do the source transformation if the current source is parallel to the 12 Ω and 6Ω resistor. I can combine all of the resistors on the left and right side, but it will leave me with a current source in parallel to two resistors

 

[gneill]

If the current source is in parallel with the 12 Ω and 6Ω resistors, then that also means the 12 Ω and 6Ω resistors are in parallel with each other...

See if you can reduce the network of resistors as much as possible (leaving the "Vx" resistor alone, of course).

 

[.Scott]

You should be able to combine the entire network on the left side of the current source with the 6Ω on the right.
Let us know when you've got it.

 

[gfd43tg]

I was able to solve it, and got Vx = 8 V. The problem was that I was unaware that the resistors in between the current source were in parallel, so when doing a source transformation I thought which one should I do it with, but now I know.