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

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The domain of the function f(x) = ln(ln(ln(x))) requires that each nested logarithm is defined and positive. To find the domain, it is necessary to ensure ln(ln(x)) > 0, which leads to ln(x) > 1. This simplifies to x > e, as exponentiating both sides of the inequality gives the required condition. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the monotonic nature of the exponential function in determining the domain. Ultimately, the domain of f(x) is x > e.
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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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