Question

I have to find the terms, like terms, coefficients, and constant terms in the expression below, and then simplify it. pls help

5n + 1 - n - 8

Answer 1

5n is the coefficient.
the coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable.

1 and -8 are constants.

n is the variable.
the variable represents a missing value

simplified: 5n-7-n