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2\left(-1\right)x^{2-1}-8x^{1-1}
The derivative of a polynomial is the sum of the derivatives of its terms. The derivative of a constant term is 0. The derivative of ax^{n} is nax^{n-1}.
-2x^{2-1}-8x^{1-1}
Multiply 2 times -1.
-2x^{1}-8x^{1-1}
Subtract 1 from 2.
-2x^{1}-8x^{0}
Subtract 1 from 1.
-2x-8x^{0}
For any term t, t^{1}=t.
-2x-8
For any term t except 0, t^{0}=1.