Solving for x and Inverse Functions in Terms of y

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Homework Statement




The function f is defined by y=f(x) = 3ln4x 0.01<=x<=1

a)Solve for x in terms of y and hence find the formula for the inverse function f^-1(x)

b)Write down the domain of f^-1

c)Plot f from x =0.01 to x=1 and than plot f^-1 on the same axes but only for domain values of x given by the range of f

d)Describe the geometric relationship that you can see between f and f^-1

plse assist as iam very confused with functions...!

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Then start by reviewing the definitions and basic rules. What is the inverse function to ln(x)?
 
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