- $g ( x ) = 5 x + \sqrt { x }$

question 53

Multiple Choice

$\text { Use the formula } f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \lim _ { z \rightarrow x } \frac { f ( z ) - f ( x ) } { z - x } \text { to find the derivative of the function. }$
- $g ( x ) = 5 x + \sqrt { x }$

• A) \(5 - \frac { 1 } { 2 \sqrt { x } }\)
• B) \(5 + \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { x } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 \sqrt { x } }\)
• D) \(5 + \frac { 1 } { 2 \sqrt { x } }\)

---

Definitions:

Emissions Taxes

Taxes levied on the emission of pollutants, aimed at reducing environmental harm by incorporating the cost of pollution into the market price.

Tradable Emissions Permits

A regulatory system that allows companies to buy or sell allowances for a given amount of emissions, encouraging reduction in total emissions in a cost-effective manner.

Environmental Standards

Regulations and criteria set by authorities regarding the levels of pollutants that can be present in the environment or released over a certain time frame.

Positive External Benefits

Benefits experienced by third parties or the society at large due to an economic activity, which are not reflected in the market price of goods or services.