In computer programming, four basic ways are used to manipulate numbers: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. To perform a mathematical operation with two numbers (or two numbers represented by variables), use these symbols in your computer program:
| Mathematical Operation | Symbol to Use |
|---|---|
| Addition | + |
| Subtraction | - |
| Division | / (forward slash) |
| Integer division | (backward slash) |
| Modulo | mod |
| Multiplication | * |
| Exponentiation | ^ |
