How to delete app shortcuts from home screen

[booster]

I somehow have mutiple copies of a shortcut on my homescreen and can't figure out how to delete one. HELP!

 

[jesup]

I somehow have mutiple copies of a shortcut on my homescreen and can't figure out how to delete one. HELP!

Long-press the shortcut and hold - it will buzz and the tab at the bottom of the screen will change to a trashcan icon. Drag the app to the trashcan, lift finger. Shortcut is gone.