SOLUTION: Simplify {{{(2x^2 - 4x)/(2-x)}}} I really dont know what to try due to different terms and parenthesis.

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Question 81181: Simplify %282x%5E2+-+4x%29%2F%282-x%29
I really dont know what to try due to different terms and parenthesis.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify %282x%5E2+-+4x%29%2F%282-x%29
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Factoring is the key to simplifying:
Your Problem:
[2x^2-4x)/(2-x)]
= [2x(x-2)]/-(x-2)]
Cancel the (x-2) factors:
=[2x/(-1)]
= -2x
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Cheers,
Stan H.