Introduction

This lesson is part of our complete Python course for beginners. In this lesson, you will learn about operators in Python and how they are used to perform operations on variables and data.

Understanding operators in Python is essential because they help you build logic and perform calculations in programs.

What are Operators in Python?

Operators in Python are symbols that perform operations on variables and values.

Example:

x = 10 y = 5 print(x + y)

In this example, + is an operator used to add two values.

Types of Operators in Python

1. Arithmetic Operators

Used for mathematical operations.

• Addition (+)
• Subtraction (-)
• Multiplication (*)
• Division (/)
• Modulus (%)
• Exponent (**)

Example:

a = 10 b = 3 print(a + b) print(a % b)

2. Comparison Operators

Used to compare values.

• Equal (==)
• Not Equal (!=)
• Greater Than (>)
• Less Than (<)

Example:

x = 5 y = 10 print(x < y)

3. Logical Operators

Used to combine conditions.

• and
• or
• not

Example:

x = True y = False print(x and y)

4. Assignment Operators

Used to assign values.

• =
• +=
• -=

Example:

x = 5 x += 3 print(x)

Why Operators are Important

Operators in Python allow you to:

• Perform calculations
• Compare values
• Build conditions
• Create logical expressions

Therefore, understanding operators in Python is important for writing efficient programs.

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Conclusion

Now you understand different types of operators in Python and how they are used in programming.

In the next lesson, you will learn about control flow in Python.

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