$5 x$ is a constant term and $5$ is a variable term.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
A constant term in an expression is independent of any variable.
$5$ is a constant term because its value is constant.

A variable term in an algebraic expression can take any value or is not constant. Its value is dependent on the variable.
$5 x$ is a variable term.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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