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Question 8114: how do i solve: a+(a-3)=(a+2)-(a+1)
i need a step by step answer

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a+(a-3)=(a+2)-(a+1)
2a-3= a+2-a-1
2a-3= 1
2a=1+3
2a=4 =====> a=2.