Which expression is equivalent to 4h+h-8h?

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The expression 4h + h - 8h is a simple algebraic expression that can be simplified by combining like terms.

First, let's break down the expression:

4h means 4 times the variable h.
h means 1 times the variable h (since any number multiplied by 1 is itself).
-8h means negative 8 times the variable h.

Now combine the like terms (terms with the variable h):

4h + h - 8h = (4 + 1 - 8)h
= 5h - 8h
= -3h

So the equivalent expression is -3h.