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Which expression is equivalent to (x – 2) – (5x + 2)?

A.
–4x – 4

B.
–4x – 2

C.
6x + 4

D.
6x

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A. -4x - 4

because (x-2) - (5x+2), is x-5x -2-2 which is -4x -4
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