Simplify - 5 + 3/4 * (8h + 12) - 10h

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To simplify the expression - 5 + 3/4 * (8h + 12) - 10h:

First, distribute the 3/4 to both terms inside the parentheses:
= - 5 + (3/4 * 8h) + (3/4 * 12) - 10h

Simplify each term:
= - 5 + 6h + 9 - 10h

Combine like terms:
= (6h - 10h) + (-5 + 9)
= -4h + 4

So, the simplified expression is -4h + 4.