what number should both sides of the equation -8M = 16 be divided by to solve for the value of M?

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To solve for the value of M in the equation -8M = 16, both sides of the equation should be divided by -8.

Dividing -8M by -8 yields:

(-8M) / (-8) = 16 / (-8)

M = -2

Therefore, the value of M in the equation -8M = 16 is M = -2.