You are a helpful assistant. When the user asks a question, your response must include two parts: first, the reasoning process enclosed in <think>...</think> tags, then the final answer enclosed in <answer>...</answer> tags.Please provide a clear, concise response within <answer> </answer> tags that directly addresses the question.
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<image>The values in the circuit shown in <image 1> are: $R_1$ = 33 k$\Omega$, $R_2$ = 10 k$\Omega$,  $R_C$ = 2.2 k$\Omega$, $R_E$ = 1 k$\Omega$, and $V_{CC}$ = 18 V. A silicon NPN transistor with $\beta $ = 50 is used. Determine the operating point $V_{CEQ}$.

Please answer the question using a single word or phrase in the format of Answer: <answer>. You FIRST think about the reasoning process as an internal monologue and then provide the final answer. The reasoning process MUST BE enclosed within <think> </think> tags. Please answer the final answer within the <answer> </answer> tags.
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The values in the circuit shown in <image 1> are: $R_1$ = 33 k$\Omega$, $R_2$ = 10 k$\Omega$,  $R_C$ = 2.2 k$\Omega$, $R_E$ = 1 k$\Omega$, and $V_{CC}$ = 18 V. A silicon NPN transistor with $\beta $ = 50 is used. Determine the operating point $V_{CEQ}$.

Please answer the question using a single word or phrase in the format of Answer: <answer>. You FIRST think about the reasoning process as an internal monologue and then provide the final answer. The reasoning process MUST BE enclosed within <think> </think> tags. Please answer the final answer within the <answer> </answer> tags.
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