What is the solution to this circuit problem involving Kirchoff's Laws?

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The circuit problem involves two batteries (ε1 = 8 V and ε2 = 5 V) and four resistors (R1 = 110 Ω, R2 = 40 Ω, R3 = 50 Ω, R4 = 50 Ω). The equations derived from Kirchhoff's Laws include I1=I4=I2+I3 and two main voltage equations: E1-I1R1-I3R3-I4R4=0 and E1-I1R1-I2R2-E2-I4R4=0. The user Doug encountered difficulties in solving for the currents I1 and I3, indicating that his derived equations did not yield the correct results. Assistance is sought to resolve these discrepancies.

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Homework Statement



The circuit in the figure is composed of two batteries (ε1 = 8 V and ε2 = 5 V) and four resistors (R1 = 110 Ω, R2 = 40 Ω, R3 = 50 Ω, and R4 = 50 Ω) as shown.

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Homework Equations



I1=I4=I2+I3
E1-I1R1-I3R3-I4R4=0
E1-I1R1-I2R2-E2-I4R4=0

The Attempt at a Solution



First Equation: 8-110(I1)-50(I3)-50(I4)=0
Sub I4=I1 -> 8-160(I1)-50(I3)=0
Second Equation: 8-110(I1)-40(I2)-5-50(I4)=0
Sub I4=I1 -> 3-160(I1)-40(I2)=0
Sub I2=I1-I3 -> 160(I1)+40(I1)-40(I3)=3

Compare two equations:

160(I1)+50(I3)=8
200(I1)-40(I3)=3

The answers I got for I1 and I3 arent the correct answers. I've been working on this problem for awhile and am getting frustrated. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Doug
 

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