What is the coefficient of the variable in the expression 2 − 5x − 4 + 8? a: −5 b: −4 c: 2 d: 8

First of all, coefficent means the number standing in front of a variable.
So, according to the expression, 2 - 5x - 4 + 8, the coefficient is -5.
Why? because it stands in front of the variable.