Sure, let's work through the given mathematical problem step-by-step.
We start with the expression:
[tex]\[
-\frac{8}{-1}
\][/tex]
The first step in simplifying this fraction is to consider the effect of the negative signs. When we divide a negative number by another negative number, the negatives cancel each other out. This is based on the rule:
[tex]\[
\frac{-a}{-b} = \frac{a}{b}
\][/tex]
Applying this rule to our expression, we have:
[tex]\[
-\frac{8}{-1} = \frac{8}{1}
\][/tex]
Now, dividing 8 by 1 gives us:
[tex]\[
\frac{8}{1} = 8
\][/tex]
So, the value of [tex]\( -\frac{8}{-1} \)[/tex] simplifies to:
[tex]\[
8
\][/tex]
Thus, the solution to the given problem is:
[tex]\[
8
\][/tex]
