Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Arithmetic operators are symbols used in programming to perform mathematical operations on numerical values. They include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus.
Related terms
Addition Symbol (+): The addition symbol is an arithmetic operator used to add two or more numbers together.
Subtraction Symbol (-): The subtraction symbol is an arithmetic operator used to subtract one number from another.