how about 2^x * 2^(x+1) = (1/8) = 2^-3
x + x + 1 = -3
x = -2

i know it's simplified, but I don't remember how to get rid of the 2 (I assume that's what natural log or inverse log does), but logic tells me that that works. Wow, it's been way too long.....i think i've gotten dumber with age

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