Can all mathematical sums be derived from multiple antecedents?

ex.) the sum is 4

3+1, 2+2, 4+0, 5-1, (i^0)4 are all possible antecedents of 4, or alternatively; 4 can be a derivative of the above terms.

Are there exceptions to this logic?

?2013-06-25T01:24:44Z

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If you only include positive integers in your calculation, then yes, 1

Golden Boy2013-06-26T23:15:56Z

In mt opinion the answer could be 6 or might not be but probily is but could be 7