How many numbers equal 22 when you multiply?

The only way to obtain the number 22 through multiplication is by using the pairs of factors of 22. The pairs are (1, 22), (2, 11), (-1, -22), and (-2, -11). Therefore, there are four distinct numbers that can be multiplied together to equal 22: 1, 2, 11, and 22, along with their negative counterparts.