How to Estimate Inverse Exponential in Excel: 3 Ideal Examples

Method 1 – Estimating Inverse of ex

Steps:

  • Select cell C9.
  • Write down the following formula in the cell.

=LN(B9)

  • Press Enter.

Using LN function to get inverse exponential in Excel

  • Drag the Fill Handle icon up to cell C13.

Use the Fill Handle icon to copy the formula

  • Get the inverse function for our desired x value.

Final result of inverse exponential of e^x in Excel

Say that our formula works perfectly and estimate the inverse value of our exponential function in Excel.

Inverse Function of Our Exponential

You may be curious to know how we know the inverse of the ex function. We are showing the step-by-step mathematical derivation below:

Mathematical expression of getting inverse exponential


Method 2 – Calculation of Inverse of e3x+5

Steps:

  • Select cell C9.
  • Write down the following formula in the cell.

=(LN(B9)-5)/3

  • Press Enter.

Applying the LN function to get the inverse value of the exponential function

  • Drag the Fill Handle icon up to cell C13.

Copy the formula by the Fill Handle icon

  • Figure out the value of the inverse function.

Final value of the inverse of exponential function e^(3x+5)

Say that our formula works effectively, and we can calculate the inverse value in Excel.

Inverse Function of Our Exponential

A question may arise in your mind: how do we know the expression of the inverse function of e3x+5? We are showing the step-by-step mathematical formula derivation below:

Mathematical equation of the function


Method 3 – Determining the Inverse of 22x+3

Steps:

  • Select cell C9.
  • Write down the following formula in the cell.

=LOG((B9-3),2)

  • Press Enter.

Using the LOG function to get the inverse exponential in Excel

  • Drag the Fill Handle icon up to cell C13.

Get all the values by the copying the formula through the Fill Handle icon

  • You will be able to get the result.

Final result of our inverse exponential example

Inverse Function of Our Exponential

We are going to show you the step-by-step procedure to get the mathematical equation of our inverse function:


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Soumik Dutta, having earned a BSc in Naval Architecture & Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, plays a key role as an Excel & VBA Content Developer at ExcelDemy. Driven by a profound passion for research and innovation, he actively immerses himself in Excel. In his role, Soumik not only skillfully addresses complex challenges but also demonstrates enthusiasm and expertise in gracefully navigating tough situations, underscoring his unwavering commitment to consistently deliver exceptional, high-quality content that... Read Full Bio

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