Answer
An example is: $a=-1 \ and\ b=1/8$
Work Step by Step
We know that when we divide by a fraction, it is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. Thus, we see that -1 divided by 1/8 is equal to -`1 times 8, which equals -8.
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.1 Applying Properties of Real Numbers - 1.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 6: 23
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