提供以下数学问题的解决方法：(2 + 2) x 2 - 2
(2 + 2) x 2 - 2 = 6. 

To arrive at this solution, you first need to perform the addition inside the parentheses: 

2 + 2 = 4. 

Then, you multiply 4 by 2: 

4 x 2 = 8. 

Finally, you subtract 2: 

8 - 2 = 6.