Question

Identify the coefficient. Be sure to include the sign.
-𝓃 + 8
I chose -𝓃. My answer key says the answer is -1, but I don't understand why.

Answer 1

n is a variable name
-1 is a coefficient
-n means -1 n
tricky :)

Answer 2

Oh, I see now! Since 𝓃 is a variable, could it be any number? Like could it be -7, for example?

Answer 3

And how would you solve it?

Answer 4

Never mind my question at 4:08, this is just an expression so it can't really be solved without further context.

Answer 5

If n were -7
then -n would be +7

Answer 6

Oh OK. Thanks!