3.1 Mathematical Expressions; Mathematical Operations

Student led teaching on Mathematical Expressions. Learn how mathematical expressions involve using arithmetic operators (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to perform calculations

Sep 25, 2024 • Wyatt Z, Luke S• 1 min read

Mathematical Operations

Understanding Mathematical Operations in Code

Mathematical operations are fundamental to programming, enabling us to perform calculations, manipulate data, and solve complex problems. Here’s a quick overview of how these operations work in code.

Basic Operations

Addition (+): Combines values.
```
result = 5 + 3  # result is 8
```
Subtraction (-): Calculates the difference.
```
 result = 10 - 4  # result is 6
```
Multiplication (*): Scales a value.
```
 result = 7 * 6  # result is 42
```
Exponentiation (^): Raising a number to a power can be done using the ** operator.
```
 result = 2 ** 3  # result is 8
```
Modulus (%): Finds the remainder of division.
```
 result = 10 % 3  # result is 1
```