Engineering Superposition Question, electric circuits

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The discussion revolves around solving for the voltage Vab across points a and b in a circuit that includes a 10-ohm resistor, a dependent voltage source (3 times Vab), an independent voltage source (4V), and an independent current source (2A). The user is unsure how to apply the superposition theorem due to the presence of the dependent voltage source, which complicates the analysis compared to textbook examples. They seek guidance on breaking down the problem and calculating the current through the resistor and the voltages at its terminals. The conversation highlights the need for clarity on using superposition with dependent sources in circuit analysis. Overall, the user is looking for strategies to approach the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement



^^^^ = resistor = 10 ohm
<> = 3*Vab Dependent voltage. (the voltage equals 3 times Vab)
0 = voltage source 4 v (inderpendant)
o = Inderpendant Current source 2 A



|--^^^^---<>---------a +
| + + - |
0 o Vab
| - |
|-----------------------b -

Question asks, Find Vab (the voltage across a and b) using superposition



Homework Equations


Well there's lots, ohms, KCL, KVL etc,


The Attempt at a Solution


I want to attempt it, but i don't no how to break this down, as all the examples in the txt book don't have the dependant votlage source, and in the examples they are solving for a voltage across a resistor.

Any ideas? thanks
ps i also uploaded the image just incase the one above didnt work once posted
 

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