2*2(-12)

To solve the expression \( 2 \times 2 \times (-12) \):

1. First, calculate \( 2 \times 2 \), which equals \( 4 \).
2. Then multiply that result by \(-12\): \[ 4 \times (-12) = -48 \]

Thus, \( 2 \times 2 \times (-12) = -48 \).