Like terms are terms that have the same variable. In this equation, your like terms are terms with n and terms without n. Put the like terms next to each other in the expression.
-n + 3n + (-3) + 5
Now, combine -n and 3n the same way you would combine -1 and 3.
2n + (-3) + 5
Next, combine -3 and 5.
2n + 2
Since 2n and 2 aren't like terms, your final answer will be 2n + 2.
