Using the Loop rule to find potential Difference

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The discussion focuses on finding the potential difference between points a and b in a circuit using the loop rule. The participant expresses confusion about current flow due to the presence of only one known current, making it difficult to apply Kirchhoff's voltage law effectively. They attempt calculations using the known current and resistances but are unsure if their approach is correct. There is a suggestion to study worked examples to clarify the application of the loop rule and current analysis. Ultimately, the participant seeks guidance on whether they should consider multiple currents when they split in the circuit.
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Homework Statement



Find the potential difference between points a and b.

Picture of Circuit involved.
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Homework Equations



V=IR
ΔV=Vb-Va

The Attempt at a Solution



Pretty much completely lost, due to the only one current shown I'm not sure which way the current flows through the rest of the circuit so I do not know how to go about the loop rule.
It started off kinda like

-I1(30Ω)=2.118 V

But I know that cannot be correct cause if you left from the 24V battery and went down you'd have something about 23.3V across there, like I said, completely lost, any help would be great.
 
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This is useful, in a case like mine you wouldn't want multiple I notations of current cause then your introducing variables you don't know right?
should I go opposite the current from b→a?
like
ΔV=-(0.0706A)(10Ω)+12V=12.706V

Since that is the only value of I given?
 
Using the one know current, the current would be the same at a correct?
If so you couls just do
Va-Vb=-24V+(I)(10)
=>-24+(0.0706)(10)=-23.294

Which implies
Vb-Va=+23.294V

Or is this still the wrong path?
Do I need to use loop rules and find the unknown values of the current when it splits?
 
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