Find x: Solving Equations for x in y=2/x and y=e^(x-4)

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TyErd

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Feb 22, 2010

find x.

y=2/x
y=e^(x-4)

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Feb 22, 2010

TyErd said:

find x.

y=2/x
y=e^(x-4)

2/x= e^(x-4)= e^x e^(-4)

2= x e^x e^(-4)

xe^x= 2e^4

x= W(2e^4) where W is Lambert's W function:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_W_function

which is defined as the inverse function to xe^x.

Find x: Solving Equations for x in y=2/x and y=e^(x-4)

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