1. The problem is to solve the equation or expression as you did it, but since you did not provide a specific equation, I will demonstrate a typical algebraic simplification example: Simplify $$\frac{2x^2 - 8}{4x}$$. 2. The formula used here is to simplify fractions by factoring and canceling common factors. 3. First, factor the numerator: $$2x^2 - 8 = 2(x^2 - 4) = 2(x-2)(x+2)$$ 4. Rewrite the expression: $$\frac{2(x-2)(x+2)}{4x}$$ 5. Simplify the fraction by canceling common factors: $$\frac{\cancel{2}(x-2)(x+2)}{\cancel{4}x} = \frac{(x-2)(x+2)}{2x}$$ 6. The simplified form is: $$\frac{(x-2)(x+2)}{2x}$$ This shows the process of factoring, canceling common factors, and simplifying the expression step-by-step.