Linear Applications: Electrical Networks

In summary, the conversation discussed the process of determining currents in various branches using assigned names and flow directions. The speaker created three equations and solved for the currents using a matrix, resulting in different values than the book's stated solution. It was concluded that the book's solution may belong to a different problem with different resistors and voltage.
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So I am having difficulty with the following problem;

Determine the currents in the various branches.

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So I went ahead and assigned I names to the various branches and drew in flow directions to help me visualize the problem better.

From there I created the following three equations;

I1=I2+I3
2I1+3I2=10
2I1+4I3=10

Which I then put in a matrix and was able to reduce for the following solutions;

I1=35/13
I2=20/13
I3=15/13

The problem is that the book states that I should be getting;

I1=5/7
I2=20/7
I3=15/7

Where am I going wrong in setting up my equations? I know I'm not messing up going to RREF form cause my calculator is giving me the same answer. I figure I must be screwing up the initial equations.
 

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Hi PullandTwist,

I believe your equations and solution are fine.
The stated book solution is wrong.
It looks as if it belongs to a similar problem with different resistors.
For instance with resistors $2\ \Omega, 2\ \Omega, 6\ \Omega$ and voltage $10\ \textrm{V}$.
 

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