The patients enrolled in a clinical trial for a new weight-loss drug had a combined weight loss of -18 lb during the first month. There were nine patients in the clinical trial. What was the average weight loss per patient?
A) -1 lb
B) 3 lb
C) -2 lb
D) 1 lb
E) -3 lb

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To find the average weight loss per patient, we divide the total weight loss (-18 lb) by the number of patients (9): -18/9 = -2. Therefore, the average weight loss per patient is -2 lb, making the correct answer choice (C).

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