Simplifying Rational Expressions

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April 7th 2009, 12:09 PM
planolerachel

Simplifying Rational Expressions

I have this problem that I am not sure that I am doing it correctly

ab-b^2/2a-2b the answer that I came up with is b

any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks,(Thinking)
April 7th 2009, 12:11 PM
running-gag

Hi

$\frac{ab-b^2}{2a-2b} = \frac{b(a-b)}{2(a-b)} = \frac{b}{2}$
April 7th 2009, 12:12 PM
planolerachel

Thank you

That was quick...(Clapping)
April 7th 2009, 12:43 PM
stapel

Quote:

Originally Posted by planolerachel

ab-b^2/2a-2b the answer that I came up with is b

any assistance would be appreciated.

Please note that, in future, it will be easier to help you find any errors if you show how you got your answer. (Wink) Thank you!

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