Solve Kirchoff's Equations Homework | Ohm's Law

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Homework Statement



Write six equations using the unknown currents I1, I2, etc.

Circuit included as attachment.

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Homework Equations



Ohm's law

The Attempt at a Solution



So I1, and I3 are fairly straightforward.
[tex]I_{1}=\frac{X}{R_{1}}[/tex]
and
[tex]I_{3}=\frac{X}{R_{3}}[/tex]

Now I get confused. Because the voltage divides, I am unsure of how to attain the equations for the remaining currents without using the mesh current method.

Thank you for the help.

Edit, and now I realize that I3 is not X/R3, but rather I3=I1, but my confusion still stands about the best way to retrieve 6 equations.
 
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Perhaps they want you to use Kirchoff's laws, as suggested by the problem title?

Hint: Kirchoff's laws involve the various loops and nodes within the circuit.
 

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