SOLUTION: How do you find the inverse and domain of a log? Here is an example problem: y=5e^(x-2)-1 Thank you!

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Question 609343: How do you find the inverse and domain of a log? Here is an example problem:
y=5e^(x-2)-1
Thank you!

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you find the inverse and domain of a log? Here is an example problem:
y=5e^(x-2)-1
To find the inverse, interchange x and y, then solve for y which is the inverse
x=5e^(y-2)-1
(x+1)=5e^(y-2)
(x+1)/5=e^(y-2)
take log of both sides
ln((x+1)/5)=(y-2)lne
lne=1
y-2=ln((x+1)/5)
y=ln((x+1)/5)+2
y^-1=ln((x+1)/5)+2
(x+1)>0
x>-1
Domain: (-1,∞)