Using Norton's theorem and superposition to find current

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Okay, the task is really not that hard but I am getting strange numbers.


1. Homework Statement

Find the current going through the resistor of 18 ohms.
Circuit is shown in the first picture.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I used norton theorem and superposition to find current In
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Sorry for reposting it twice,missclick.
 
NascentOxygen said:
In your second schematic you seem to be determining RN after deactivating all sources. You show three 10Ω resistors, but there should be only two; the third one shouldn't show because it is in series with a current source.
Oh you are right I didn't even notice it ,thank you.