2+2(45-68)=-44

Let's simplify the left side of the equation step by step.

Starting with the expression:

\[ 2 + 2(45 - 68) \]

1. Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: \[ 45 - 68 = -23 \]

2. Substitute back into the expression: \[ 2 + 2(-23) \]

3. Multiply: \[ 2 + (-46) \]

4. Now perform the addition: \[ 2 - 46 = -44 \]

So the left side simplifies to -44, which means:

\[ 2 + 2(45 - 68) = -44 \]

Thus, the equation \( 2 + 2(45 - 68) = -44 \) is correct.