Solving x²=-1/2ln(x) with x in (0,2]

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Hi,:-p

so, I can't solve the embarissing:

[tex]x^{2} = -\frac{1}{2}ln(x)[/tex]

, where [tex]x \in ]0, 2][/tex] or [tex](0 < x \geq 2 )[/tex]

any hep would be nice...
thanx for your pacience!
 
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Paragon: Equations of this kind can't be solved exactly, i.e the solutions can't be expressed in elementary functions. You can use a numerical method, such as Newton's Method, to approximate the solution.
 
Hi, why don't you try with Wright omega function it suits your requirement

y+lny=z
or as suggested by others use LambertW function