1. The problem is to find the shortest solution to the given math problem. 2. Since the user did not specify a particular problem, I will provide a general approach: always simplify expressions step-by-step and use direct formulas or identities. 3. For example, if solving a quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$, use the quadratic formula: $$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$$ 4. This formula gives the solution directly without unnecessary steps. 5. Always check if the equation can be factored easily to get an even shorter solution. 6. Without a specific problem, this is the shortest general solution approach.