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Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 7, Problema 7.1.1

What are the domain and range of ln x?

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Understand the function: The natural logarithm function, ln(x), is defined as the logarithm to the base e, where e is approximately 2.718. It is only defined for positive values of x.
Determine the domain: The domain of ln(x) consists of all x-values for which the function is defined. Since ln(x) is undefined for x ≤ 0, the domain is (0, ∞).
Analyze the behavior of ln(x): As x approaches 0 from the right (x → 0⁺), ln(x) decreases without bound, approaching negative infinity. As x increases (x → ∞), ln(x) increases without bound.
Determine the range: Based on the behavior of ln(x), the range includes all real numbers because the function can output any value from negative infinity to positive infinity. Thus, the range is (-∞, ∞).
Summarize the domain and range: The domain of ln(x) is (0, ∞), and the range is (-∞, ∞). These properties are fundamental to understanding the natural logarithm function.

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Natural Logarithm Function

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