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# What is the solution of the equation (x-1)/(1-x) = 0?

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What is the solution of the equation $$\frac{(x-1)}{(1-x)} = 0?$$

$$A. -1$$
$$B. 0$$
$$C. 1$$
$$D. 0$$ or $$1$$
E. The equation has no solution.

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