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7.5. Arithmetic Expressions

The let command performs integer arithmetic. bash provides a way to substitute integer values (for use as command arguments or in variables); base conversion is also possible:

Expression Meaning
(( expr)) Use the value of the enclosed arithmetic expression.


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