1. The problem is to understand the number 1 as a mathematical value. 2. The number 1 is the integer that comes after 0 and before 2. 3. It is the multiplicative identity, meaning for any number $x$, $x \times 1 = x$. 4. It is also the base unit in counting and measurement. 5. There is no further simplification or calculation needed for the number 1. 6. Therefore, the final answer is simply $1$.