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On a math test a​ student, ​Sarah, has to identify all the coefficients and constants of the expression 6n + 5 +m. Sarah says that is a coefficient and 5 is a constant. Identify all the coefficients and constants of the expression. What error might Sarah have​ made?

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  1. Hi! I hope you’re enjoying your day!
    A coefficient is a number before a variable. (for example, 12d)
    A variable is a letter (for example, a)
    A constant is a number with no variables (not 6s, but 6)
    Let’s identify the coefficients & the constants here.
    We have the expression
    \bold{6n+5+m}
    And we know that a coefficient is a number before a variable.
    So we know the coefficient (6)
    Now, a constant is a number with no variables multiplied by it (or divided by it)
    Hence, the answer is
    \boxed{\boxed{\bold{coefficient-\:6\:;constant\:-5\:and\:Sarah's\;right}}}
    Hope everything is clear.
    If you have any questions, please comment.
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