using 1 2 3 4 how do you get 22

It's what happens... when you

(1 + 4)² - 3 =

5² - 3 = 22

Also

2³ + 14  =

8 + 14 =  22

That's great, CPhill! :D

I just found another way by working backwards:

22/2 = 11, and 3*4 = 12, minus 1 = 11

So 22 = $$\left(\left({\mathtt{3}}{\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{4}}\right){\mathtt{\,-\,}}{\mathtt{1}}\right){\mathtt{\,\times\,}}{\mathtt{2}} = {\mathtt{22}}$$

Actually, kitty<3, I might have "violated" the rules with the use of powers....but, then again......I didn't actually see any "rules" posted............

I have added these numbers to the number puzzle thread and directed people here for the answers.

One more

13 X 2 - 4 = 22

What a show off !!

OK...you asked for it!!!

43 - 21  = 22

Let's hold those cheers to a minimum, folks!!

All of you forgot...

34-12=22

Answer: 43-21=22

Hope it works, like how CPhill's worked!