Arithmetic operators are used to perform common mathematical operations.
Operator | Name | Description | Example | |
---|---|---|---|---|
+ | Addition | Adds together two values | x + y | |
- | Subtraction | Subtracts one value from another | x - y | |
* | Multiplication | Multiplies two values | x * y | |
/ | Division | Divides one value by another | x / y | |
% | Modulus | Returns the division remainder | x % y | |
++ | Increment | Increases the value of a variable by 1 | ++x | |
-- | Decrement | Decreases the value of a variable by 1 | --x |
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