Inverse of a function $xe^x$

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How should I proceed about finding the inverse of the function $xe^x$? I have been wondering about it for a long time and can't think of anything to do.

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This is called the Lambert W function.

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The inverse of the function $f(x) = xe^{x}$ is called the Lambert W function.

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