2+2^2

To solve the expression \(2 + 2^2\), we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Calculate \(2^2\): \[ 2^2 = 4 \]

2. Now substitute back into the expression: \[ 2 + 4 = 6 \]

Therefore, \(2 + 2^2 = 6\).