To find an equivalent expression for [tex]\(-2h - 5 - 3h - 8\)[/tex], we will combine like terms and simplify step-by-step:
1. Start with the given expression:
[tex]\[
-2h - 5 - 3h - 8
\][/tex]
2. Combine the terms with [tex]\(h\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
-2h - 3h
\][/tex]
Adding these together, we get:
[tex]\[
-5h
\][/tex]
3. Combine the constant terms:
[tex]\[
-5 - 8
\][/tex]
Adding these together, we get:
[tex]\[
-13
\][/tex]
4. Combine the results from steps 2 and 3:
[tex]\[
-5h - 13
\][/tex]
Thus, the simplified and equivalent expression for [tex]\(-2h - 5 - 3h - 8\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
-5h - 13
\][/tex]
So, the expression that matches this simplified form is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{-5h - 13}
\][/tex]
