Operators are JavaScript's way of performing actions on data. Just like you use + to add numbers in math, JavaScript uses operators to calculate, compare, and manipulate values.

They're the building blocks for creating dynamic websites that respond to user input and make decisions.

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What's one calculation you might need to do on a shopping website?

The most basic are arithmetic operators. JavaScript uses familiar symbols: + for addition, - for subtraction, * for multiplication, and / for division.

5 + 3 equals 8. 10 - 4 equals 6.

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Which arithmetic operator would you use to split a bill between friends?

Operators work perfectly with variables! You can perform calculations using the values stored in your variables.

let price = 25; let tax = 5; let total = price + tax;