Samantha K.

asked • 10/31/17

What is -1/9 as a decimal

-1/9

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Andy C. answered • 10/31/17

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1 divided by 9
 
     _ 0.111111 ...________
  9 | 1.0
          9
        -----
           10
            9
           ---
             1
 
 
SO -1/9 = -0.111111...... = -0.1
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Mark M.

Oh no, -1/9 ≠ -0.1.
-1/9 can be expressed as a decimal only if it is non terminating!
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