1. The problem is to simplify the expression or mathematical statement you have. 2. Since you did not provide a specific expression, I will explain the general approach to simplification. 3. Simplification involves reducing an expression to its simplest form by combining like terms, factoring, canceling common factors, and applying arithmetic operations. 4. For example, if you have an expression like $$\frac{2x + 4}{2}$$, you can factor the numerator as $$2(x + 2)$$. 5. Then, cancel the common factor 2 in numerator and denominator to get $$x + 2$$. 6. This is the simplified form. 7. If you provide a specific expression, I can simplify it step-by-step for you.