Solving Thevenin Equivalents: Techniques and Steps

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Homework Statement



Compute the values of the Thévenin equivalent seen by the 20 kΩ resistor using circuit analysis techniques. Draw the equivalent circuit and list the values.


Homework Equations


V=IR
Nodal analysis
mesh analysis


The Attempt at a Solution



I know a Thévenin equivalent is an ideal voltage source and one resistor, but We haven't been taught how to reduce a circuit the appropriate way. I would try to reduce using series/parallel, but that only reduces the 10k and 8.2k resistors.

Any help would be much appreciated.
 
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  • Circuit schematic with a 9V battery on the left and a 1.5V battery on the right, connected by a top and bottom rail. Resistors: 10kΩ top-left, 10kΩ top-right, 10kΩ vertical middle, and 8.2kΩ bottom-left.
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Trentonx said:

Homework Statement



Compute the values of the Thévenin equivalent seen by the 20 kΩ resistor using circuit analysis techniques. Draw the equivalent circuit and list the values.

There is no 20 kΩ resistor in the picture.

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