SOLUTION: Hi can you help me with this problem? The problem is a^2-2a / 4-2a.I need to simplify this rational expression. I think the answer is a/2 (a over 2). Can you show me the steps plea

Question 125926: Hi can you help me with this problem? The problem is a^2-2a / 4-2a.I need to simplify this rational expression. I think the answer is a/2 (a over 2). Can you show me the steps please. I want to know if I am doing it right.This question is not in my text book,it is a handout.
Thanks so much!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Factor out a in the numerator and 2 in the denominator

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In the denominator, change the sign outside the brackets to change the signs inside the brackets
= ;
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Now we can cancel out the (a-2)'s
= : note that it is negative
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