SOLUTION: How can I find out the answer to -1/8??? So far I have tried doing one divided by eight. I ended up with 0.12. I really don't think that that is the right answer. I have a feeling

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Question 177808This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: How can I find out the answer to -1/8??? So far I have tried doing one divided by eight. I ended up with 0.12. I really don't think that that is the right answer. I have a feeling I'm missing a step that has to do with the negative. Please help! Thank You. This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So far I have tried doing one divided by eight. I ended up with 0.12. I really don't think that that is the right answer. I have a feeling I'm missing a step that has to do with the negative.
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I don't see the negative you are talking about.
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1/8 = 0.125000.....
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Cheers,
Stan H.