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What is -72 divided by 8?

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To solve the problem -72 divided by 8, follow these steps:

Recognize the signs: You are dividing a negative number (-72) by a positive number (8).

When a negative number is divided by a positive number, the result will be negative.
Divide the absolute values:

Divide 72 by 8:
72 ÷ 8 = 9.
Apply the sign:

Since we have a negative divided by a positive, the result is negative.
Therefore, -72 divided by 8 is -9.

Final answer: -9.