P 4.5-4 Determine the mesh currents, ia and ib, in the circuit shown in Figure P 4.5-4.

 

Figure P 4.5-4

 

Write out the two mesh equations

 

 

 

Simplify

 

 

Multiply second equation by 4.5 and add them

 

Solve for ib

Use

 

Solve for ia

 

 

 

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