Trying to find an inverse equation - maybe cosh/sinh

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The discussion focuses on finding the inverse function of the equation f(t) = (2e^t + 3e^{-t}) / (e^t + 2e^{-t}). The user successfully transforms the equation by swapping x and t, leading to t = (2e^x + 3e^{-x}) / (e^x + 2e^{-x}). After manipulating the equation and multiplying through by e^x, they derive a quadratic equation in terms of y = e^x, ultimately solving for x as a function of t, resulting in x = ln(√((3 - 2t) / (t - 2))).

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Given f(t) = \frac{2e^{t} + 3e^{-t}}{e^{t} + 2e^{-t}} find f^{-1}(t)My attempt:
i worked for about half an hour but i think I am not doing the right thing. i tried multiplying it out, factorizing, pretty much just playing around with it.
OMMGG mayb got it
 
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I would do this: write the equation as
x= \frac{2e^t+ 3e^{-t}}{e^t+ 2e^{-t}}
Now swap x and t:
t= \frac{2e^x+ 3e^{-x}}{e^x+ 2e^{-x}}
That "gives" the inverse function. Now you "only" have to solve for x!

Multiply that denominator on both sides:
te^x+ 2te^{-x}= 2e^x+ 3e^{-x}
Multiply the entire equation by ex
te^{2x}+ 2t= 2e^{2x}+ 3
Let y= e^x so that you get a quadratic in y
ty^2+ 2t= 2y^2+ 3
Solve that by a simple square root, then take ln of both sides to find x as a function of x.
 
ooooohh thankszzz
sooo x = ln\sqrt{\frac{3-2t}{t-2}}
 

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