Differentiation problem

[SuperTramp]

Can anyone show me how to differentiate y=5^x

[KatieB]

Can anyone show me how to differentiate y=5^x

This is a standard differentiation

log both sides to base e
ln y = x ln 5
diff. wrt x
(1/y) dy/dx = ln 5
=> dy/dx = y ln 5
substitute for y.
=> dy/dx = (5^x) ln 5

done!