In the expression \(38 - 27 + 5m\), the term \(5m\) consists of two parts: the coefficient and the variable.
- The number \(5\) is the coefficient.
- The letter \(m\) is the variable.
Therefore, the correct answer is that \(5m\) contains a coefficient.
which of the following describes 5m in the expression above?
factor
coefficient
product
sum
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In the expression \(38 - 27 + 5m\), the term \(5m\) consists of two parts: the coefficient and the variable.
Therefore, the correct answer is that \(5m\) contains a coefficient.