1. State the problem.
The problem is to simplify $(-2)\times(+2)$.
2. Interpret the signs.
A negative number multiplied by a positive number yields a negative result.
3. Multiply the absolute values.
The absolute values are $2$ and $2$, and $2\times2=4$.
4. Combine sign and magnitude.
Since the sign is negative, $(-2)\times(+2)=-4$.
Final answer: $-4$.
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