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\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(-8a-9)
Combine -9a and a to get -8a.
-8a^{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}.
-8a^{0}
Subtract 1 from 1.
-8
For any term t except 0, t^{0}=1.
-8a-9
Combine -9a and a to get -8a.