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\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(-3a^{5})
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 2 and 3 to get 5.
5\left(-3\right)a^{5-1}
The derivative of ax^{n} is nax^{n-1}.
-15a^{5-1}
Multiply 5 times -3.
-15a^{4}
Subtract 1 from 5.
-3a^{5}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 2 and 3 to get 5.