You can use arithmetic operators to perform calculations on values of data types that are supported by PolarDB. This topic describes the arithmetic operators that are supported by PolarDB O Edition.
The following table describes available arithmetic operators.
| Operator | Description | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | Addition. | 2 + 3 | 5 |
| - | Subtraction. | 2 - 3 | -1 |
| * | Multiplication. | 2 * 3 | 6 |
| / | Division. Integer division truncates the result. | 4 / 2 | 2 |
| ** | Exponentiation. | 2 ** 3 | 8 |