To simplify the expression \(-2h - 5 - 3h - 8\), we will combine like terms.
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Combine the \(h\) terms: \[ -2h - 3h = -5h \]
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Combine the constant terms: \[ -5 - 8 = -13 \]
Now, putting it all together, we have: \[ -5h - 13 \]
Now, let's compare this result to the answer choices provided:
- \(-18h\)
- \(h - 13\)
- \(-5h - 13\)
- \(-18\)
The expression we found, \(-5h - 13\), matches the third choice.
Thus, the answer is \(-5h - 13\).