• Solve x for xx*x^x = 2
  • Note that the Lambert W function W(x) is the inverse of f(x) = xex
  • siriusmart@lemmy.worldOPM
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    5 months ago

    x^x=e^W(ln(2)) isn’t wrong, but it’s in a form that’s inconvenient to say the least.

    Picking up from x*ln(x)=W(ln(2))

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    x^x is a far superior substitution, but it takes a bit to notice it