Solve 1-8

Understand the Problem

The question asks to solve the expression 1-8. This is a basic arithmetic subtraction problem.

Answer

-7
Answer for screen readers

-7

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the operation

The problem requires subtraction.

  1. Perform the subtraction

Subtract 8 from 1:

$1 - 8 = -7$

-7

More Information

The result is a negative number because we are subtracting a larger number (8) from a smaller number (1).

Tips

A common mistake is to subtract the numbers in the wrong order and calculate $8 - 1 = 7$ instead of $1 - 8 = -7$. Always pay attention to the order of the numbers and the sign.

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