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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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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