2 + 2 = 5 for very large values of 2

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wordperfect had it right, with the reveal codes option. but then it died

If you have two(2) ropes, with two (2) knots on either one. You tie them together and get another knot. This makes five knots from adding two (2) knots and two (2) knots together, without using any rope except for that which you already had. 2 + 2 = 5

If 2+2=5, then what is 2-1?

right,
2x ropes
2x knots

{1x rope;1x knot} + {1x rope;1x knot} = ?
{1x rope;5x knot}.

amirite?

nope.

{1x rope;2x knot} + {1x jointknot} + {1x rope;2x knot}

a single rope does not 2 ropes in 1 knot make.

"DO OR DO NOT; THERE IS NO TRY." -Yoda; Star Wars