To solve for $V_x$ using the superposition principle, we need to analyze the circuit by considering the effect of each independent source (the 6V and 18V sources) separately, while turning off the other sources. When a source is "turned off," we replace voltage sources with short circuits and current sources with open circuits.

Step 1: Analyze the effect of the 6V source

1. Turn off the 18V source: Replace the 18V voltage source with a short circuit.

2. The resulting circuit is powered by the 6V source, and we will calculate the contribution of $V_x$ due to this source alone.

3. The voltage-controlled current source (dependent source) depends on $V_x$, but we'll first solve for the circuit assuming the dependent source is active.

4. Apply Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws (KVL or KCL) to solve for $V_x$ in this scenario.

Step 2: Analyze the effect of the 18V source

1. Turn off the 6V source: Replace the 6V voltage source with a short circuit.

2. The resulting circuit is powered by the 18V source, and we will calculate the contribution of $V_x$ due to this source alone.

3. Again, account for the voltage-controlled current source, which depends on $V_x$.

4. Apply Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws (KVL or KCL) to solve for $V_x$ in this scenario.

Step 3: Superposition

Once we have the values of $V_x$ from both individual cases, we sum them to get the total $V_x$.

I'll now go ahead and calculate these values.The total voltage $V_x$ is given by the sum of the contributions from both the 6V and 18V sources:

$V_x = V_{x\_6V} + V_{x\_18V}$

Next, we need to calculate $V_{x\_6V}$ (the contribution from the 6V source) and $V_{x\_18V}$ (the contribution from the 18V source) by analyzing the circuit for each case.

Let me proceed with the detailed steps for calculating these values.### Step-by-Step Calculation for $V_x$

Step 1: Contribution from the 6V Source ($V_{x\_6V}$)

• Turn off the 18V source: Replace it with a short circuit.
• The circuit now consists of the 6V source, resistors, and the dependent current source $0.25 V_x$.

We apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Ohm's Law to analyze the loop involving the 6V source and solve for $V_{x\_6V}$.

Step 2: Contribution from the 18V Source ($V_{x\_18V}$)

• Turn off the 6V source: Replace it with a short circuit.
• The circuit now consists of the 18V source and the rest of the components.

We apply similar analysis (KVL and Ohm's Law) to calculate $V_{x\_18V}$.

Once both contributions are calculated, we sum them to get the total $V_x$.

Let's calculate these values step by step.To move forward with the calculations for $V_{x\_6V}$ and $V_{x\_18V}$, here is the outline of the analysis:

1. For $V_{x\_6V}$ (6V source active, 18V source turned off):

   • Apply KVL to the loop involving the 6V source, resistors, and dependent current source.
   • Use Ohm's Law to express current and voltage relations.

2. For $V_{x\_18V}$ (18V source active, 6V source turned off):

   • Apply KVL to the loop with the 18V source.
   • Solve for the voltage $V_x$.

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