What is the domain of f(x)=ln(ln(ln(x)))?

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The discussion revolves around determining the domain of the function f(x) = ln(ln(ln(x))). Participants are exploring the conditions under which this function is defined, particularly focusing on the nested logarithmic functions.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are attempting to establish the conditions for the innermost function to be defined, leading to discussions about inequalities involving logarithms. Some express confusion about the steps involved in simplifying these inequalities.

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The discussion includes various attempts to clarify the steps needed to find the domain, with some participants reiterating similar points about the conditions required for each logarithmic layer. While there is no explicit consensus, multiple interpretations and approaches are being explored.

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Some participants express frustration over the complexity of the problem, indicating that it has been a source of confusion for an extended period. There are repeated requests for clarification on the steps involved in determining the domain.

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Can anyone explain how to get the domain of f(x)=ln(ln(ln(x)))?

I am stuck at e^lnlnx > e^o...

Thank you.
 
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frasifrasi said:
Can anyone explain how to get the domain of f(x)=ln(ln(ln(x)))?

I am stuck at e^lnlnx > e^o...

Thank you.

simplify the left side... and the right side is just 1.
 
Start with the outer function!

We must have ln(ln(x))>0
Hence, we must have
ln(x)>1

whereby you should readily find the domain of x!
 
Can someone explain the steps, I REALLY don't get this and it has been bothering me for a week.
 
frasifrasi said:
Can someone explain the steps, I REALLY don't get this and it has been bothering me for a week.
As arildno said, determine what values of the inner functions belong to the domains of the outer functions: <br /> \ln \ln \ln x \in \mathbb{R} \Rightarrow \ln \ln x &gt; 0 \Rightarrow \ln x &gt; 1 \Rightarrow x &gt; e
 
Ok, as this has been going on for two threads now. For ln(ln(ln(x))) to be defined, the argument of the leftmost ln must be > 0. So ln(ln(x))>0. Exponentiate both sides. exp(ln(ln(x)))=ln(x), exp(0)=1. Hence ln(x)>1 since exp(x) is monotone. Exponentiate again. exp(ln(x))=x. exp(1)=e. So x>e. Since exp(x) is monotone still. This is exactly the same thing everyone else has been saying. What don't you 'get'?
 
frasifrasi said:
Can anyone explain how to get the domain of f(x)=ln(ln(ln(x)))?

I am stuck at e^lnlnx > e^o...

Thank you.

e^(lnlnx) = lnx (because e^(lnr) = r for any r)

so substituting lnx instead of e^lnlnx into your inequality:

lnx>e^0

lnx>1 (since e^0 = 1)

Therefore

e^(lnx) > e^1 (take e to the power of both sides)

we know that e^(lnx) = x (same reason as before)

so substitute that into the previous inequality...

x > e^1

x > e
 
Thank you physics!1
 

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