Solve the following expression:

(-23 + 11) - (-3 - 7)

-2 (order of operations)

Answer: - 16

Step-by-step explanation:

First do 23-11 because a positive and a negative means to subtract which then in that part you get 12. Then you have the negative sign in the middle of both of the parenthesis so you have a negative in sign which u have to then add the + in the expression. You'l then add the expression which is = - 12+3-7, then subtract the 12-3 = - 9. Then the short expression is - 9-7 = - 16. (keep the bigger numbers sign). The end.