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What is the solution to the equation - (5-(a+1)) = 9-(5-(22-3))?

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Explanation:

We would evaluate the left hand side of the equation first. The left hand side of the equation contains

- (5-(a+1)) = - (5 - a - 1) = - 5 + a + 1

Next step is to evaluate the right hand side of the equation first. The right hand side of the equation contains

9-(5-(22-3)) = 9-(5-22+ 3) = 9-5+22- 3 = 23

Therefore

- 5 + a + 1 = 23

-4 + a = 23

Adding 4 to the left hand side and the right hand side of the equation, it becomes

- 4 + 4 + a = 23 + 4

a = 27

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