Why is it that 2 become term in 5Y x 2X-2?

Question

why 2 become term when there's no variable connected to it?

Answer 1

every single number has an exponent.. and a number with an exponent is a term

2 has the exponent of one .. therefore it's 2^1=2

it doesnt need a variable.. a variable is just like any other number

Answer 2

Cause Stone Cold Said So