How to Convert 4-Methylpentanoic Acid to 4-Methyl-2-Bromopentanoic Acid?

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Hey, I'm trying to figure out how to convert 4-methylpentanoic acid into 4-methyl-2-bromopentanoic acid and I'm stuck. It's second semester O-chem for reference. Any ideas? Thanks.
 
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this is probably wrong but simply treat with bromine and UV light? its the carbon with the least number of H on it so itll lose it more easily than the others.