Solve 2a-3a%5E2%2B4a%2B6a%5E2

$$2a-3a%5E2%2B4a%2B6a%5E2$$

Differentiate w.r.t. a

$$-1$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Combine 2a and -3a to get -a.

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

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

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

Subtract 1 from 1.

$$-a^{0}$$

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

$$-1$$

Evaluate

$$-a$$

Solution Steps

Combine 2a and -3a to get -a.

$$-a$$