Writing mesh equations for a RL circuit

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Homework Statement


Write the equations for the two mesh current i1 and i2. The circuit and the answer to mesh 1 are showing below
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My answer came out to be the same as the answer key except for the -25di1/dt term. It seems that this term gets counted twice. Could someone please help me understand this problem? Thanks!
 
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The mesh current ##i_1## passes through both inductors so it contributes two mutual inductance terms to the loop.