1. The problem is to simplify the expression $-2 + 2$. 2. The expression involves simple addition and subtraction of integers. 3. According to the rules of arithmetic, adding a positive number to a negative number involves moving along the number line. 4. Calculate $-2 + 2$ by combining the numbers: $$-2 + 2 = 0$$ 5. The result is zero because the positive 2 cancels out the negative 2. Final answer: $0$