First, simplify [tex] \frac{8}{2} [/tex] to 4. Your problem should look like: 4 x 1. Second, multiply. 4 x 1 = 4 so that is your answer. Also, to start the equation up, make sure to add in the numbers in replace for the letters. Your problem to start with should look like: [tex] \frac{8}{2(1)} [/tex].