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Graph y=log8x and its inverse.

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Answer:

The answers are:

Graph: in the attached image

Inverse function:
f^-^1(x)=5^x*2^x^-^3

Explanation:

In order to get the graph with both functions, we have to determine the inverse function of
y=log(8x)

The steps are:

  1. we have to free the "x" variable.
  2. Then we have to invert the "y" and "x" variables.
  3. Finally, the "y" variable is called
    f^-^1(x)

So, first, we applicate the next property:

If
log_a(b)=c, so
a^c=b


y=log(8x)\\10^y=8x\\x=(10^y)/(8) \\x=(5*2)^y*2^-^3\\x=5^y*2^y*2^-^3\\x=5^y*2^y^-^3

Then, we invert the variables:


y=5^x*2^x^-^3\\f^-^1(x)=5^x*2^x^-^3

I have attached an image that shows the graph of both functions.

In red:
y=log(8x)

In blue:
f^-^1(x)=5^x*2^x^-^3

Graph y=log8x and its inverse.-example-1
User Jack Zhang
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The inverse of y = log (8x) would be:

y=Log8^x=xlog8=xlog2^3=3xlog2

y=3log2 * x

the inverse function is

x=3log2*y


y=x/3log2

I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
User Kurrodu
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