If $x=-2$ and $y=-1$, the value of $(3 x+2 y)-(3 x-2 y)$ is
(A) -4
(B) 12
(C) 0
(D) 4
(E) 8
The expression $(3 x+2 y)-(3 x-2 y)$ is equal to $3 x+2 y-3 x+2 y$ which equals $4 y$.

When $x=-2$ and $y=-1$, this equals $4(-1)$ or -4 .

ANSWER: (A)