What is the domain of the inverse function for f(x) = ln(4 - 2x)?

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The discussion revolves around determining the domain of the inverse function for f(x) = ln(4 - 2x), focusing on the relationship between the function's domain and its inverse's range.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between the range of the function and the domain of its inverse, questioning the range of the expression 4 - 2x under the condition x < 2.

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Some participants have provided insights regarding the range of the natural logarithm and its implications for the function in question. There is ongoing confusion about the specific range of the function f(x) and how it relates to the inverse.

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Participants note that the range of 4 - 2x is restricted to positive real numbers, which is a critical point in understanding the overall range of the logarithmic function.

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The function f is defined by f(x) = ln(4 - 2x), x<2, and x is a real number

write down the domain of the inverse.
I know that the domain of the inverse is the range of the function, but I am puzzled as to what that would be! Would it just be any real number?

Thanks
 
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The range of the natural logarithm is -infinity to infinity. That means to say that that would be the range of that function if the range of 4-2x where x<2 is also just any real number. What is the range of 4-2x where x<2?

EDIT: I just realized that the range of 4-2x where x<2 is restricted to positive real numbers.
 
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The range of 4-2x would be greater than 0.
 
Hi, thanks, but I am still confused! What would be the range of the function then?
 
That would be the range of the natural logarithm, as stated earlier. Do you see why?
 
So the range would be any real number? Yes, i see why; it is a logarithm of any number >0, as 4-2x > 0.
 
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