Arithmetic operators are used to perform mathematical operations in Python. They include basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus, and exponentiation. In this tutorial, we will take a look at how to use these operators and how they can be used in Python code.

Addition (+):

The addition operator is used to add two or more values together. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x + y
print(result)  # 7

Subtraction (-)

The subtraction operator is used to subtract one value from another. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x - y
print(result)  # 3

Multiplication (*)

The multiplication operator is used to multiply two or more values together. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x * y
print(result)  # 10

Division (/)

The division operator is used to divide one value by another. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x / y
print(result)  # 2.5

It's important to note that when dividing two integers in python, the result will be a float.

Modulus (%)

The modulus operator is used to find the remainder of a division. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x % y
print(result)  # 1

Exponentiation (**)

The exponentiation operator is used to raise a value to a power. For example:

x = 5
y = 2
result = x ** y
print(result)  # 25

Floor Division (//)

Floor division, represented by the symbol //, is an operator in Python that performs division and rounds down to the nearest whole number. It is similar to the regular division operator (/), but the result is always rounded down to the nearest whole number.

x = 7
y = 3
print(x / y)  # 2.3333...
print(x // y) # 2

In this tutorial, we've covered the basic arithmetic operators in Python and how to use them to perform mathematical operations in your code.