If \(x\) is a negative integer and \(3 \lt x^2 \lt 36\), then what is the value of twice the maximum possible value of \(x\) minus the minimum possible value of \(x\)?

A. \(-12\)
B. \(-9\)
C. \(-3\)
D. \(1\)
E. \(6\)
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I got this right but there can be 2 ways to read the questions -
what is the value of twice the maximum possible value of \(x\) minus the minimum possible value of \(x\)?

Does this mean twice*maximum - minimum (which looks to be the intended explanation) OR
twice* (maximum - minimum) . Unfortunately, both of these are in choices - (1 and 6).

pay attention to where the "twice" is.
if twice was before amount of - then 2 (max-min)
but since twice is after the amount, it clearly only refers to the maximum only
SC :D

Can you please tell me which part is ambiguous? For me the question is clear.
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Dear Experts why -1 was not taken as maximum value .only -2 was considered..kindly explain

Ambiguous because the phrase suggests that "twice" is an operational adjective describing 1 noun: "the maximum possible value of x minus the minimum possible value of x." In other words, 2(a-b).

Intended meaning can be clarified by rephrasing question as "...what is the difference between twice the maximum possible value of x and the minimum possible value of x" or "...by what amount does the maximum possible value of x exceed the minimum possible value of x" or any other rewording to make it clear that "twice" is an adjective referring solely to the first noun "max{x}".

I think this is a poor-quality question and I don't agree with the explanation.
Question is ambiguous.
twice max-min could be considered as 2(max-min) or 2max -min

Agreed, I spent about 90 sec fumbling over whether "What is the value of twice the maximum possible value of x minus the minimum possible value of x?" meant:
a) 2*(Max - Min), or
b) 2*Max - Min