Question

simplify. - 12a + 2 + 12a

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

Combine the terms with the variable $a$: $-12a+12a + 2$.
Since $-12a+12a=(-12 + 12)a=0a = 0$.

Step2: Simplify the expression

The simplified expression is $0 + 2$.

Answer:

$2$