Finding the domain of the inverse function

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Homework Statement



Let f(x)=e^(-x)-x ,, x belongs to R

Find the domain of f inverse


Homework Equations



Domain of f inverse = range of f


The Attempt at a Solution



we have :

-inf < x < inf
-inf < -x < inf ... (1)
0 < e^(-x) < inf ... (2)

By adding (1) and (2) :

-inf < e^(-x) - x < inf

So domain of f = R = range of f inverse.

Is this correct?

Can I add the inequalities together?
 
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Ignore my last post. I read the function wrong. Yep, the domain of the inverse is all real numbers.