Take this challenge!!!

Take this Challenge - Show your heart .......... Solve it if You can ..............
India
February 2, 2007 11:06am CST
My dear friends, This the only Place where we can express ourselves in all direction.Instead of formal introduction know each other by spirit,energy,innovation powers.Lets starts with this Simple challenge. Q1:Make 24 using two 2s[ mean you can use only (2,2) ]. You can use any mathematical operators. like 2-2=0,2+2=4, 2 to the power 2=4,etc ... Solve it if you can and post a new challenge from your site.
3 responses
Vijay Ganesh
@vijayganesh (843)
• India
2 Feb 07
If we can use powers than: = 2^3 + 2^8 = 8 + 16 = 24. ANSWER Is it OK. Have a nice day.
csy2270
@csy2270 (5)
• India
2 Feb 07
Good try my friend..but that not the correct answer. you have to use only two 2s no other digits.. even your expression is wrong 2^3+2^8=8+256=264.. Try onec again I know you can do it.. solve it
tipsntricks
@tipsntricks (215)
• India
16 May 07
Yes, it's easy and can be done in three ways - 1.) (2.2)! 2.) (2+2)! 3.) (-2.-2)! where ! denotes 'factorial' and . denoted 'multiplied by'
srini_the_creator
@srini_the_creator (196)
• India
14 May 07
Good question Here is the answer (2+2)! = 24 Is it right 4! = 4*3*2*1 =24