Your script demonstrates different ways to perform arithmetic operations in Bash.
Below is a
detailed explanation of each section:
1️⃣ Using let for Arithmetic
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let a=5+4
echo $a # Output: 9
let "a = 5 + 4"
echo $a # Output: 9
let a++ # Increments `a` by 1
echo $a # Output: 10
let "a = 4 * 5"
echo $a # Output: 20
Explanation:
• let is used for arithmetic operations.
• let a=5+4 performs addition.
• let a++ increments a by 1.
• let "a = 4 * 5" multiplies 4 and 5.
2️⃣ Using expr for Arithmetic
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expr 10 + 5 # Output: 15
expr 10 - 5 # Output: 5
expr 10 \* 5 # Output: 50 (Backslash is required before `*` to prevent shell
expansion)
expr 10 / 2 # Output: 5
expr 10 % 3 # Output: 1 (Modulus gives the remainder)
Explanation:
• expr is used for arithmetic calculations.
• Spaces are required between operators.
• \* is used for multiplication because * is a special character in the shell.
3️⃣ Using ((
... )) (Double Parentheses)
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a=$(( 4 + 5 ))
echo $a # Output: 9
a=$((3+5))
echo $a # Output: 8
b=$(( a + 3 ))
echo $b # Output: 11
b=$(( $a + 4 ))
echo $b # Output: 12
(( b++ )) # Increments `b` by 1
echo $b # Output: 13
(( b += 3 )) # Adds 3 to `b`
echo $b # Output: 16
a=$(( 4 * 5 ))
echo $a # Output: 20
Explanation:
• $(( ... )) is used for arithmetic operations.
• (( b++ )) increments b by 1.
• (( b += 3 )) adds 3 to b.
4️⃣ Addition & Subtraction (User Input)
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echo "First number: "
read a
echo "Second number: "
read b
c=$((a+b))
echo "Addition: $c"
Explanation:
• read a and read b take input from the user.
• $((a + b)) performs addition.
• The result is stored in c and displayed.
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echo "First number: "
read a
echo "Second number: "
read b
c=$((a-b))
echo "Subtraction: $c"
Explanation:
• Same as addition, but using - for subtraction.
5️⃣ Multiplication & Division (User Input)
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echo "First number: "
read a
echo "Second number: "
read b
c=$((a * b))
echo "Multiplication: $c"
Explanation:
• Uses * for multiplication.
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c=$((a / b))
echo "Division: $c"
Explanation:
• Uses / for division.
• If b = 0, it will cause an error (division by zero is not allowed).
Key Takeaways:
Method Description Example
let Performs arithmetic let a=5+3
expr Performs arithmetic with spaces expr 10 + 5
$(( ... )) Arithmetic expansion a=$((4+5))
Method Description Example
(( ... )) Arithmetic with direct variables (( a++ ))
Your script is attempting to read two numbers from the user and add them together, but there are
a few issues with how quotes are represented (" instead of "). Here’s the corrected
version:
Corrected Script
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#!/bin/bash
echo "First number: "
read a
echo "Second number: "
read b
c=$((a + b))
echo "Addition: $c"
How It Works:
1. echo "First number: " → Prints a prompt for the first number.
2. read a → Reads user input and stores it in a.
3. echo "Second number: " → Prints a prompt for the second number.
4. read b → Reads user input and stores it in b.
5. c=$((a + b)) → Performs addition and stores the result in c.
6. echo "Addition: $c" → Displays the result.
Example Run
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$ ./script.sh
First number:
5
Second number:
7
Addition: 12
Would you like to extend this script with subtraction, multiplication, or division?
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You said:
If else condition in shell sription and give me all the coding examples very simple and easy to do
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if-else Condition in Shell Scripting
The if-else statement allows conditional execution of commands. Here are some simple
examples.
1️⃣ Basic if Condition
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#!/bin/bash
num=10
if [ $num -gt 5 ]; then
echo "The number is greater than 5"
fi
Explanation:
• -gt means "greater than".
• The condition checks if num is greater than 5.
2️⃣ if-else Condition
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter a number:"
read num
if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then
echo "The number is greater than 10"
else
echo "The number is 10 or less"
fi
Explanation:
• The script asks for user input.
• It checks if the number is greater than 10.
• If true, it prints the first message; otherwise, it prints the second.
3️⃣ if-elif-else (Multiple Conditions)
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter a number:"
read num
if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then
echo "The number is greater than 10"
elif [ $num -eq 10 ]; then
echo "The number is exactly 10"
else
echo "The number is less than 10"
fi
Explanation:
• elif means "else if".
• The script checks for three possible cases.
4️⃣ Check If a File Exists
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter filename:"
read filename
if [ -f "$filename" ]; then
echo "The file exists"
else
echo "The file does not exist"
fi
Explanation:
• -f checks if a file exists.
5️⃣ Check If a Number is Even or Odd
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter a number:"
read num
if (( num % 2 == 0 )); then
echo "The number is even"
else
echo "The number is odd"
fi
Explanation:
• (( num % 2 == 0 )) checks if the number is divisible by 2.
6️⃣ String Comparison
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter a word:"
read word
if [ "$word" = "hello" ]; then
echo "You entered hello!"
else
echo "You entered something else."
fi
Explanation:
• = checks if two strings are equal.
7️⃣ Logical Operators
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#!/bin/bash
echo "Enter your age:"
read age
if [ $age -ge 18 ] && [ $age -le 60 ]; then
echo "You are eligible to work."
else
echo "You are not eligible to work."
fi
Explanation:
• && means "AND" (both conditions must be true).
• -ge means "greater than or equal to".
• -le means "less than or equal to".
Key Comparison Operators
Operator Meaning
-eq Equal to
-ne Not equal to
-gt Greater than
-lt Less than
-ge Greater than or equal to
-le Less than or equal to
= String equal
!= String not equa
