How to Evaluate the Derivative of a Logarithmic Function with a Base of 10?

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Homework Statement


if g(t)=(10^t)(log...t) then evaluate g'(10)
......10 <---------(my attempt at a log base 10)

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im completely lost...i don't know if i should take the ln of both sides...or what to do really.

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g(t)=10^t\log t

Naw don't take log of both sides, just differentiate from the get go :)

\frac{d}{dx}a^x=a^x\log a

Don't forget the Product rule.
 
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