Question

the steps to divide 48.4 divided by -0.8

Answer 1

To divide 48.4 by -0.8, follow these steps:

1. **Set Up the Division**: Write the expression as \( 48.4 \div -0.8 \).

2. **Ignore the Sign for Now**: First, consider the absolute values of both numbers: \( 48.4 \) and \( 0.8 \).

3. **Perform the Division with Absolute Values**:
- Divide \( 48.4 \) by \( 0.8 \).
- This can be done by multiplying \( 48.4 \) by \( 10 \) and \( 0.8 \) by \( 10 \) to make it easier:
\[
\frac{48.4 \times 10}{0.8 \times 10} = \frac{484}{8}
\]

4. **Calculate \( 484 \div 8 \)**:
- Perform the division: \( 484 \div 8 = 60.5 \).

5. **Apply the Sign**: Since we are dividing a positive number by a negative number, the result will be negative:
\[
48.4 \div -0.8 = -60.5
\]

So, the final result is:
\[
\boxed{-60.5}
\]