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I am not sure how they are getting -2 as the answer. Could someone please explai

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I am not sure how they are getting -2 as the answer. Could someone please explain? Thank you so much!

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Explanation / Answer

if we look at origin, the current 5A and 2 A are joining and net outflow from that junction should be 7 A.

The out flow consist of two parts , 9 A and x ( where x is the current in 4 th wire)

7 = 9A + x

x= 7-9 = -2 A ( this is how you get the answer)