If $\Delta(x) = \begin{vmatrix} x-2 & (x-1)^2 & x^3 \\ x-1 & x^2 & (x+1)^3 \\ x & (x+1)^2 & (x+2)^3 \end{vmatrix}$, then the coefficient of $x$ in $\Delta(x)$ is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $-4$

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