2-(2*2)=

To solve the expression \(2 - (2 \times 2)\), follow the order of operations:

1. Calculate \(2 \times 2\): \[ 2 \times 2 = 4 \]

2. Now, substitute back into the expression: \[ 2 - 4 \]

3. Finally, perform the subtraction: \[ 2 - 4 = -2 \]

So, \(2 - (2 \times 2) = -2\).