ASME 14.5 SECTION 1.9.5 debate

So here is my question, there is some debate as to which is correct per ANSI 14.5 section 1.9.5 does it matter if the X is before or after the dimension or in brackets for instance 2x 1.2 or 1.2 (2X) or 1.2 (X2). I've seen it all three ways just trying to get clarification. I know ANSI shows the 2X preceding the dimension but does not state that it must precede or at least I haven't found anything to say otherwise

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