How can the equation x^x + x - 1 = 0 be solved analytically?

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Hello,
does anyone have a hint on how to solve analytically (if possible) the following equation in x:

x^x + x -1 = 0

Thanks.
 
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There is no solution to that in the elementary functions. You will need to use numerical techniques.
 

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