Solve a-7a

$$a - 7 a$$

Differentiate w.r.t. a

$$-6$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Combine a and -7a to get -6a.

$$\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}a}(-6a)$$

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

$$-6a^{1-1}$$

Subtract 1 from 1.

$$-6a^{0}$$

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

$$-6$$

Evaluate

$$-6a$$

Solution Steps

Combine a and -7a to get -6a.

$$-6a$$