Factor out the greatest common factor. Simplify the factors, if possible.
-$12 w x - 9 w y - 15 w z$
A) $3 w ( 4 x - 3 y - 5 z )$
B) $12 w ( x - 9 y - 15 z )$
C) $3 ( 4 w x - 3 w y - 5 w z )$
D) $3 w ( 4 x - 9 w y - 15 w z )$

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The greatest common factor among the terms $12wx$, $-9wy$, and $-15wz$ is $3w$. Factoring $3w$ out of each term gives $3w(4x - 3y - 5z)$.

Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor 12wx−9wy−15wz12 w x - 9 w y - 15 w z12wx−9wy−15wz

Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $12 w x - 9 w y - 15 w z$