SOLUTION: the result when a number is divided by 2 is equal to the result when that same number is divided by 4. What is the number?

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Question 902677: the result when a number is divided by 2 is equal to the result when that same number is divided by 4. What is the number?
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28X%2F2%29+=+%28X%2F4%29
Cross multiply
4X+=+2X
Divide both sides by 2
2X+=+X
The only time that can be possible is when X = 0
2%2A%280%29+=+0
0+=+0