SOLUTION: How can I solve this equation -(-53-65)-(55+3)=55

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How can I solve this equation -(-53-65)-(55+3)=55
-(-53-65)-(55+3)=55
53+65-55-3=55 (carried through the -1)
118-55-3=55
63-3=55
60=55, hmmm 60 does not equal 55, there is something wrong here

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