8 in Roman Numerals

8 in Roman numerals is VIII. To convert 8 in Roman Numerals, we will write 8 as the sum of 5 and three 1s, i.e. 8 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1, thereafter replacing the transformed numbers with their respective roman numerals, we get 8 = V + I + I + I = VIII. In this article, we will explain how to correctly transform 8 in Roman numerals.

• 8 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1
• Representing in Roman Numerals, 8 = V + I + I + I
• 8 in Roman Numerals = VIII

Roman numeral for 8 can be obtained by using the method given below:
In this method, we break 8 into the sum of 5, and three 1s, to apply the "additive notation". Thus, we can obtain the Roman numeral for 8 by breaking it into the sum of 5, 1, 1, and 1 and writing their respective equivalent roman letters and combining them, i.e. 8 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = V + I + I + I = VIII.

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• When a bigger letter precedes a smaller letter, the letters are added. For example: MC, M > C, so MC = M + C = 1000 + 100 = 1100.
• When a smaller letter precedes a bigger letter, the letters are subtracted. For example: IX, I < X, so IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9.
• When a letter is repeated multiple times, they get added. For example: II = I + I = 1 + 1 = 2
• The same letter cannot be used more than three times in succession.

Roman numerals may seem different from numbers, but they are similar. For example, 8 in roman numerals is equivalent to VIII. The roman numerals for numbers related to 8 are given below:

• I = 1
• II = 2
• III = 3
• IV = 4
• V = 5
• VI = 6
• VII = 7
• VIII = 8
• IX = 9
• X = 10

FAQs on 8 in Roman Numerals

What does 8 in Roman Numerals Mean?

To write 8 in roman numerals, we will first express 8 in as the sum of 5 and three 1s, i.e., 8 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = V + I + I + I = VIII. Hence, 8 in roman numbers is expressed as VIII.

What Should be Added to 3 to Get 8? Write the answer in Roman numerals.

8 in roman numerals is VIII whereas 3 is III. 8 - 3 = 5. Therefore, 5 should be added to 3 to get 8. Now, to convert 5 in roman numbers, we will express it as 5 = V.

What is the Value of 8 in Roman Numerals?

To convert 8 in roman numerals, the conversion involves breaking the number into the sum of numbers, such that we can apply the "additive notation", i.e., 8 = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = V + I + I + I = VIII.

Why is 8 in Roman Numerals Written as VIII?

According to the rules followed while writing roman numerals, we know, when a bigger letter precedes a smaller letter, the letters are added, here in the case of 8, it would be VIII = V + I + I + I = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8. Therefore, 8 in roman numerals is written as 8 = VIII.

What is the Value of (84 - 89) + 8 in Roman Numbers?

Solving (84 - 89) + 8 = -5 + 8 = 3. To express, (84 - 89) + 8 in roman numerals, we will write the answer, that is, 3 as sum of three 1s, i.e., 3 = 1 + 1 + 1 = I + I + I = III