Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.7 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - 1.7 Exercise Set - Page 58: 81

$-\dfrac{8}{3} \text{ OR } \dfrac{8}{-3} $

The negative sign of a fraction can be placed in three different positions: 1) with the numerator, 2) with the denominator, or 3) at the middle. Hence, the given expression, $ \dfrac{-8}{3} $ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l} -\dfrac{8}{3} \text{ OR } \dfrac{8}{-3} .\end{array}