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8. Using Mathematical Functions

Pradeeka Seneviratne¹ 

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Udumulla, Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka

 

This chapter presents how to use the built-in mathematical functions to add, subtract, multiply, or divide numeric values; create pseudorandom numbers; find the absolute values of numbers; calculate the remainders; find max and min values; and convert ASCII characters to text.

8-1. Using Basic Mathematical Operations

Problem

You want to use basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and quotient division with two numbers.

Solution

• In the Toolbox, click on the Variables category and then click on the Make a Variable… ...