SOLUTION: f(x)= 2^x a) find f(3) b) find inverse (8) I know this is really simple I understand a but how do you get the answer 3 for b. I am lost.

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Question 370205: f(x)= 2^x
a) find f(3)
b) find inverse (8)
I know this is really simple I understand a but how do you get the answer 3 for b. I am lost.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)
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b) To find the inverse, use x-y format, interchange x and y, and solve for y.
That new y will be the inverse function.





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