Question

what is the coefficient in the expression below? -5 + 2v
options: 2, v, -5

Explanation:

Step1: Recall coefficient definition

A coefficient is the numerical factor of a term with a variable.

Step2: Analyze the expression \(-5 + 2v\)

The term with the variable \(v\) is \(2v\). The numerical factor here is \(2\). The \(-5\) is a constant term (no variable), so it's not a coefficient of \(v\).

Answer:

\(2\)