SOLUTION: a number times one less than the number is zero.

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Question 834694: a number times one less than the number is zero.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"a number times one less than the number is zero" translates to x%28x-1%29+=+0

Solve for x

x%28x-1%29+=+0

x=0 or x-1+=+0

x=0 or x+=+1

So the number is either 0 or 1.