 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Require
$$
(\partial_\mu+A'_\mu)(g\phi)=g(\partial_\mu+A_\mu)\phi
$$
for every $\phi$. Expanding and cancelling $g\partial_\mu\phi$ gives
$$
(\partial_\mu g)+A'_\mu g=gA_\mu.
$$
Right multiplication by $g^{-1}$ yields the <gauge-field transformation law>
$$
A'_\mu=gA_\mu g^{-1}-(\partial_\mu g)g^{-1}.
$$

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