Solve 12a/4=

$$\frac { 12 a } { 4 } =$$

Differentiate w.r.t. a

$$3$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Divide 12a by 4 to get 3a.

$$\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(3a)$$

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

$$3a^{1-1}$$

Subtract 1 from 1.

$$3a^{0}$$

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

$$3\times 1$$

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

$$3$$

Evaluate

$$3a$$

Solution Steps

Divide 12a by 4 to get 3a.

$$3a$$