Find the Derivative of the Function Using the Definition of Derivative

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of the function using the definition of derivative.
- $$f ( x ) = 5 x + 9$$

• A) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 9\)
• B) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 0\)
• C) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 5 x\)
• D) \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 5\)

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