Factor -15x-25 using the gcf

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To factor -15x - 25 using the greatest common factor (GCF), we start by finding the GCF of -15 and -25, which is 5. Then we divide each term by 5:

-15x/5 = -3x
-25/5 = -5

So, -15x - 25 can be factored as 5(-3x - 5).

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