Question

What is the coefficient of the variable in the expression 2 − 5x − 4 + 8?

PS, please explain

Answer 1

-5x+6

Explanation:

Coefficient is -5 and 6,

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

The coefficient is a numerical value multiplied with a variable.

2 - 5x - 4 + 8

-5x - 4 + 8 + 2

-5x + 6

The number multiplied with x is -5.

-5 is the coefficient.