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To solve this problem using **Thevenin's Theorem**, we need to follow these steps:

### Steps:
1. **Identify the two terminals across the 8 Ω resistor** where we want to find the Thevenin equivalent.
2. **Remove the 8 Ω resistor** and calculate the Thevenin equivalent resistance (\( R_{th} \)) and Thevenin equivalent voltage (\( V_{th} \)) across these two points.
3. **Calculate the Thevenin equivalent circuit**: Thevenin voltage source \( V_{th} \) in series with \( R_{th} \).
4. **Reconnect the 8 Ω resistor** to this equivalent circuit and find the current through it.

Let's go through each step in detail.

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### Step 1: Remove the 8 Ω Resistor

By removing the 8 Ω resistor, we are left with a circuit where we can calculate \( R_{th} \) and \( V_{th} \) across the open terminals.

### Step 2: Calculate Thevenin Equivalent Voltage (\( V_{th} \))

1. **Identify the voltage across the terminals** where the 8 Ω resistor was originally connected.

We need to consider both sources (the 9 A current source and the 45 V voltage source) to calculate \( V_{th} \).

- **Voltage Source Contribution (45 V)**: 
   - The 3 Ω and 37 Ω resistors form a voltage divider for the 45 V source.
   - Voltage across the 37 Ω resistor due to the 45 V source:
     \[
     V_{37} = \frac{37}{3 + 37} \times 45 = \frac{37}{40} \times 45 = 41.625 \text{ V}
     \]

- **Current Source Contribution (9 A)**: 
   - The 9 A current source will cause a voltage drop across the 10 Ω resistor.
   - Voltage across the 10 Ω resistor due to the 9 A source:
     \[
     V_{10} = 9 \times 10 = 90 \text{ V}
     \]
   
   However, we need to calculate the equivalent voltage at the terminals by considering both sources and using superposition.

### Step 3: Calculate Thevenin Equivalent Resistance (\( R_{th} \))

To find \( R_{th} \), we turn off all independent sources:
- Replace the 9 A current source with an open circuit.
- Replace the 45 V voltage source with a short circuit.

The remaining resistors form a combination that we can simplify.

### Step 4: Solve for the Current through the 8 Ω Resistor

Once we have \( V_{th} \) and \( R_{th} \), we reconnect the 8 Ω resistor across the Thevenin equivalent circuit and use Ohm's law to find the current \( I_{8 \Omega} \).

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Would you like detailed calculations for each of these steps? 

### Further Questions to Consider:
1. How is the voltage divider rule applied in circuits like these?
2. What are the principles of Thevenin's Theorem in circuit analysis?
3. How does superposition help in analyzing circuits with multiple sources?
4. How would replacing sources affect the calculation of \( R_{th} \) in different configurations?
5. How does combining series and parallel resistors simplify complex circuits?

#### Tip:
Always label terminals and identify components clearly when applying Thevenin’s Theorem.

Using Thevenin's Theorem, find the current through 8 Ω resistance.

Step-by-step solution to find the current through an 8 Ω resistor using Thevenin's Theorem. Learn about Thevenin equivalent circuits, calculating equivalent resistance and voltage, and applying superposition and Ohm's law.

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