Solve 12a/2

$$\frac { 12 a } { 2 }$$

Differentiate w.r.t. a

$$6$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Divide 12a by 2 to get 6a.

$$\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(6a)$$

The derivative of ax^{n} is nax^{n-1}.

$$6a^{1-1}$$

Subtract 1 from 1.

$$6a^{0}$$

For any term t except 0, t^{0}=1.

$$6\times 1$$

For any term t, t\times 1=t and 1t=t.

$$6$$

Evaluate

$$6a$$

Solution Steps

Divide 12a by 2 to get 6a.

$$6a$$