Troubleshooting Nodal Analysis for a 2 PSU Resistor Circuit

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The discussion focuses on troubleshooting nodal analysis for a two power supply resistor circuit. The user presents their equations for nodes N1, N2, N3, and N4 but expresses difficulty in solving the equations, particularly for node N4. Suggestions include simplifying the circuit by combining resistors in parallel and using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) for each node. The user acknowledges some confusion regarding their approach and seeks confirmation on the correctness of their equations for nodes N1 and N2. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately applying KCL and correctly identifying node connections in circuit analysis.
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Hey, I'm having trouble with a 2 PSU resistor NA circuit. here is what I've done:
N1=V1
N2=v2
N3=v3 = 0V
N4=v4

0=(10-v1)/4K7-V2/10k-(V1-V2)/1K

0=(V1-V2)/1K-(V2-V4)/470-(V2-V4)/1K

0=(V4-5)/10K-V4/10K

Theres at least something wrong with eq 3 because it can't be solved?

Thanks for any help
 

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Perhaps you can simplify the circuit first? I think that R4 and R5 are in parallel and the resulting R45 in series with R2.
 
Shouldn't it be easy enough without simplifying + I lose node 4 if I do that.
 
Do a KCL at Nodes 1-4.

Hah...just read it and saw you did already I think.

But as an example at Node 1...

(Vx1-10)/R1 + (Vx1-Vx3)/10K + (Vx1-Vx2)/1K = 0

I think in your KCLs you worked backwards compared to me so not sure if this will help or confuse you.
 
thats the same as mine I think, V3=0V

node 4 is what I have wrong I think.

Thanks
 
Node 4:
(Vx4-5)/10K + (Vx4-Vx3)/10K + (Vx4-Vx2)/470R + (Vx4-Vx2)/1K = 0

Should be right for that node.
 
arhh I forgot to include the R's up the top, can you tell me if my EQ's for N1 AND 2 are correct.

thanks
 

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