Operators

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The basic operators in equations are the

= equal sign,
.. equation definition
+, -, *, / and ** operators that allow addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation and
(, { and [ which are code grouping parentheses.

These are discussed below plus their hierarchy in calculation.

 

=

.. statements

Basic arithmetic + - * / **

Arithmetic hierarchy

Changing hierarchy using () [] {}