Section: Math Section 2

36) If q ≠ 0 and q = q^-4,what is the value of q?

1. -1
2. 0
3. 1
4. 2
5. 4

The easiest way to solve this one is to plug the answers into the equation. When you do this, you will see the only time q = q^-4 is when q = 1 or 0. Because the question says q ≠ 0, q = 1.