Ok quick question, I was wondering if "-" has a specific name, I was thinking if it was called the operator but it doesn't seems like it:
http://i.imgur.com/JppFMS6.png

Just in case if you don't get my question an example, the "5" in this algebraic expression is called the coefficient
http://i.imgur.com/yNNdN9P.png

Sorry guys for such a strange question but I'm currently studying all math slowly and step by step (PreAlgebra-Calculus)

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Ok quick question, I was wondering if "-" has a specific name, I was thinking if it was called the operator but it doesn't seems like it:
http://i.imgur.com/JppFMS6.png

Just in case if you don't get my question an example, the "5" in this algebraic expression is called the coefficient
http://i.imgur.com/yNNdN9P.png

Sorry guys for such a strange question but I'm currently studying all math slowly and step by step (PreAlgebra-Calculus)

anonymous · Answer

"Minus" isn't an operator if it's used in such a context: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plus_and_minus_signs#Minus_sign

anonymous · Answer

- is indicating negative number