Calculus 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - Inverse Functions - 6.3* The Natural Exponential Function - 6.3* Exercises - Page 452: 23

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=e^{\frac{x}{2}}+1$

Work Step by Step

Given: $y=2ln(x-1)$ $ln(x-1)=\frac{y}{2}$ $x-1=e^{\frac{y}{2}}$ $x=e^{\frac{y}{2}}+1$ Now, replace the terms to find out the value of inverse function. $y=e^{\frac{x}{2}}+1$ Hence, $f^{-1}(x)=e^{\frac{x}{2}}+1$
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