Alex tried to simplify the expression (2x + 3) - (4x + 2) by first writing 2x + 3 - 4x + 2 and then simplifying to - 2x + 5 5. Did she do this correctly ? Explain your reasoning .

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Alex tried to simplify the expression (2x + 3) - (4x + 2) by first writing 2x + 3 - 4x + 2 and then simplifying to - 2x + 5 5. Did she do this correctly ? Explain your reasoning .

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