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Arithmetic Operators
An arithmetic operator performs mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction and multiplication on numerical values (constants and variables)
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Operator |
Name |
Description |
Example |
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+ |
Addition |
Adds together two values |
x + y |
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– |
Subtraction |
Subtracts one value from another |
x – y |
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* |
Multiplication |
Multiplies two values |
x * y |
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/ |
Division |
Divides one value by another |
x / y |
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% |
Modulus |
Returns the division remainder |
x % y |
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++ |
Increment |
Increases the value of a variable by 1 |
++x |
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– – |
Decrement |
Decreases the value of a variable by 1 |
–x |