EQUATION:

-7-3[-80/|12-10|]

MY ANSWER:
-7-3[-80/|12-10|]
-7-3[-80/|-8|]
-7-3[80/8]
-7-3[-10]
-7+30
23

I use a lot of steps so I can keep track of what I am doing. It helps me be more organized and focused. Hope it doesn't make too much trouble for you. :) Thanks!

it should be a -80 in the third bracket down ^_^

12-10 = 2, not 8

For a quick check on your answers , just type in your expression at wolframalpha.com. See

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=-7-3[-80%2F|12-10|]

thanks Steve :)

Don't worry, the extra steps you provided actually help in understanding the process better. Let's break down the steps you took to solve the equation:

Step 1: Evaluate the absolute value inside the brackets
|12-10| = |2| = 2

Step 2: Divide -80 by the result of step 1
-80/2 = -40

Step 3: Substitute the result of step 2 into the equation
-7 - 3(-40)

Step 4: Multiply the -3 by -40
-3(-40) = 120

Step 5: Substitute the result of step 4 into the equation
-7 + 120

Step 6: Add -7 and 120
-7 + 120 = 113

Therefore, the final answer to the equation is 113.

Your approach of breaking down the equation step by step is a great way to stay organized and avoid making mistakes. Keep it up!