Inverse of a logarithmic function

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The discussion revolves around finding the inverse of the function y = (3 - 4e^x) / (6 - 10e^x). The original poster struggles to isolate e after rearranging the equation, expressing confusion about logarithmic laws. A suggestion is made to multiply out the left side and rearrange terms to isolate e. The poster acknowledges the advice and realizes their mistake in the approach. The conversation highlights the importance of proper manipulation of equations in solving for inverses.
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Homework Statement


Greetings everyone! I am having problems getting started with this question, which asks:

Find the inverse of y = \frac{3-4e^x}{6-10e^x}

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The Attempt at a Solution



I'm usually pretty good with these kinds of problems, but for some reason I seem to be unable to completely grasp this one. I can get one step and I'm not even sure that it's right.
y(6-10e^x) = 3-4e^x

After that I'm stuck. I can't seem to isolate e. Either I'm misunderstanding the law of logarithms or I just don't know. If someone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Try using this :

log(y) = log \left(\frac{3-4e^x}{6-10e^x}\right)
 
So my next step would be to simplify the right side using log laws, yes?
log(y)=log(3-4e^x)-log(6-10e^x)

This seems wrong but it's the only way I know.
 
rollcast said:
Try using this :

log(y) = log \left(\frac{3-4e^x}{6-10e^x}\right)
I don't see that this is a helpful hint.
 
togame said:

Homework Statement


Greetings everyone! I am having problems getting started with this question, which asks:

Find the inverse of y = \frac{3-4e^x}{6-10e^x}

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I'm usually pretty good with these kinds of problems, but for some reason I seem to be unable to completely grasp this one. I can get one step and I'm not even sure that it's right.
y(6-10e^x) = 3-4e^x


After that I'm stuck. I can't seem to isolate e. Either I'm misunderstanding the law of logarithms or I just don't know. If someone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Multiply out the left side, and then move all the terms with ex to the left side, and all the other terms to the right side. Finally, factor out ex and isolate it.
 
Ah I see it now. Don't know how I missed that before. Thanks for the help mark!
 

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