what number should both sides of the equation -8m = 16 be divided by to solve the value of m? (Do not solve for m)

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Both sides of the equation -8m = 16 should be divided by -8 to solve for the value of m.

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How did you solve it?

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To solve for the value of m in the equation -8m = 16, you need to isolate m by dividing both sides of the equation by the coefficient of m, which is -8. This will eliminate the coefficient on the left side, leaving you with m = 16 / -8.