Factor negative 15x-25 using thegcf

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To factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from the expression -15x-25, we need to find the largest number or variable that can divide evenly into both terms.

The GCF of -15x and -25 is 5.

Factoring out the GCF, we get:
5(-3x) + 5(-5)

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