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Is it true that 2 + 2 = 4? Because my dad told me that it can be anything I wanted it to be. He's President, ya'know?

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Posted - February 25, 2017

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  • Well, it depends on your number system.

    In base 3 mathematics 2+2=11
    In modulo 3 2+2= 1

    2+2 does not equal 4 when dealing with number systems that are not above modulo or base 3.  Four does not exist on them.
      February 25, 2017 5:39 AM MST
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    yes, its true
      February 26, 2017 9:41 PM MST
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