To divide 48.4 by -0.8, follow these steps:
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Set Up the Division: Write the expression as \( 48.4 \div -0.8 \).
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Ignore the Sign for Now: First, consider the absolute values of both numbers: \( 48.4 \) and \( 0.8 \).
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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: \[ \frac{48.4 \times 10}{0.8 \times 10} = \frac{484}{8} \]
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Calculate \( 484 \div 8 \):
- Perform the division: \( 484 \div 8 = 60.5 \).
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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: \[ \boxed{-60.5} \]