Which expression is not equivalent to 3x – 2?

Combine like terms in each expression and compare the result with 3x − 2. Choice A simplifies to 3x − 2, C simplifies to 3x − 2, and D simplifies to 3x − 2. Choice B simplifies to 3x + 2, so it is not equivalent to 3x − 2.

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