In the equation \( C = 5 + 12x \):
- \( C \) represents the total amount Julia earns.
- The constant term \( 5 \) represents an initial amount, which could be interpreted as a starting value.
- The coefficient of \( x \), which is \( 12 \), represents the amount earned per hour for her pet sitting job.
Based on these interpretations, the correct statement related to the coefficient of a term is:
Julia earns $12 every hour for her pet sitting job.
This statement correctly interprets the coefficient of \( x \) in the equation.