Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Arithmetic operators are symbols used in programming languages to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus (remainder).
Related terms
Operand: The values or variables on which arithmetic operations are performed.