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Oreoluwa Soyoye
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Explanation on Operator

In JavaScript, operators are symbols that perform specific actions on one or more values (called operands). For example, the + operator adds two numbers together, while the - operator subtracts one number from another.

There are many different types of operators in JavaScript, each with its own specific purpose. Some of the most common operators include:

  • Arithmetic operators: These operators are used to perform mathematical operations, such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), and division (/).
  • Comparison operators: These operators are used to compare two values, such as > (greater than), < (less than), and == (equal to).
  • Logical operators: These operators are used to combine multiple conditions, such as && (and), || (or), and ! (not).
  • Assignment operators: These operators are used to assign a value to a variable, such as = (equals), += (add and assign), and -= (subtract and assign).

Here are some examples of how operators can be used in JavaScript:

// Arithmetic operators
let x = 5 + 3; // x is now 8
let y = 10 - 2; // y is now 8
let z = 4 * 2; // z is now 8

// Comparison operators
let a = 5 > 3; // a is now true
let b = 10 < 2; // b is now false
let c = 4 == 2; // c is now false

// Logical operators
let d = true && false; // d is now false
let e = true || false; // e is now true
let f = !true; // f is now false

// Assignment operators
let g = 5; // g is now 5
g += 3; // g is now 8
g -= 2; // g is now 6
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Operators are an essential part of the JavaScript language, and they are used in almost every JavaScript program.

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