Let's simplify the expression step by step:
$$12x(0.5 - 4x) + 2x(24x - 1) =$$
First, distribute the 12x to both terms inside the first parenthesis and the 2x to both terms inside the second parenthesis:
$$6x - 48x^2 + 48x^2 - 2x =$$
Now, combine like terms:
$$4x$$
Answer: 4x