Arithmetic Operators

Five binary arithmetic operators and two unary arithmetic operators can be used in arithmetic expressions. They are represented by specific characters that must be preceded by a space and followed by a space.

Binary Arithmetic Operators Meaning
+ Addition
- Subtraction
* Multiplication
/ Division
** Exponentiation
Unary Arithmetic Operators Meaning
+ The effect of multiplication by numeric literal +1
- The effect of multiplication by numeric literal -1