If \( \Large a^{2x+2}=1 \), where a is a positive real number other than 1, then x is equal to:


A) -2

B) -1

C) 0

D) 1

Correct Answer:
B) -1

Description for Correct answer:
\( \Large a^{2+2}=1 \)

\( \Large a^{2+2}=a^{0} \)

\( \Large 2x+2=0 \)

\( \Large x=-\frac{2}{2}=-1 \)

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