Where's the other dollar?

Thats why algebraic equasions have work seperated by parithacies (spelt).
1 + 1 = 2 while 1 x 1 = 1. Thats how it was explained to me and I still dont quite understand but neither does that actor on NUMB3RS tv show. LOL
The Hubble telescope needed glasses cause someone screwed up the math when grinding its lens. I dont feel so dumb.
signed _The bellhop_ :)