Solve -3a^2-2a^2

$$- 3 a ^ { 2 } - 2 a ^ { 2 }$$

Differentiate w.r.t. a

$$-10a$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Combine -3a^{2} and -2a^{2} to get -5a^{2}.

$$\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(-5a^{2})$$

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

$$2\left(-5\right)a^{2-1}$$

Multiply 2 times -5.

$$-10a^{2-1}$$

Subtract 1 from 2.

$$-10a^{1}$$

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

$$-10a$$

Evaluate

$$-5a^{2}$$

Solution Steps

Combine -3a^{2} and -2a^{2} to get -5a^{2}.

$$-5a^{2}$$