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Find the inverse of the exponential function y=3^x

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Answer:

Explanation:

Switch the x and y variables


x=3^y

Solve for the new y value by taking the natural log of both sides


ln|x|=y*ln(3)

Divide both sides by the natural log of 3


(\ln|x|)/(\ln(3)) =y

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