The curves and are drawn on the same set of axes

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Exponentials and logarithms · Exponentials and logarithms

Problem

The curves y=3xy=3^{x} and y=log⁡3xy=\log_{3}x are drawn on the same set of axes. Answer the following: (i) Prove that each of the two given functions is the inverse of the other. (ii) Using the result of part (i), deduce the domain and the range of each function. (iii) Determine all intercepts and asymptotes of both curves. (iv) Show algebraically that the graphs of the two functions are reflections of each other about the line y=xy=x.

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