Learn Something New! - How To Write Bash Scripts In Linux - Complete Guide (Part 4 - Basic Math)

Master basic math operations in Bash with this quick and easy tutorial! In this episode of LearnLinuxTV’s complete Bash Scripting course, you’ll learn how to perform arithmetic in Bash, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and more. Bash handles math differently than other scripting languages, so understanding these concepts early on will help you avoid confusion down the road. This short tutorial is just six minutes long, and it’s packed with practical examples to boost your scripting skills. *Brand New Ansible Course Available* Check out the new course on Udemy! It covers everything you need to get started with Automation. ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible *Individual Sections* 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Math is handled differently in Bash 01:28 - The "evaluate expression" command (expr) in Bash 02:37 - Multiplication in Bash (and how to use an escape symbol) 03:48 - Using variables with math expressions *OTHER BASH SCRIPTING SERIES EPISODES* - Class 01 ➜ Introduction: https://linux.video/bash1 - Class 02 ➜ Hello World: https://linux.video/bash2 - Class 03 ➜ Variables: https://linux.video/bash3 - Class 04 ➜ Math Functions: https://linux.video/bash4 - Class 05 ➜ If Statements: https://linux.video/bash5 - Class 06 ➜ Exit Codes: https://linux.video/bash6 - Class 07 ➜ While Loops: https://linux.video/bash7 - Class 08 ➜ Universal Update Script: https://linux.video/bash8 - Class 09 ➜ For Loops: https://linux.video/bash9 - Class 10 ➜ Where To Store Your Scripts: https://linux.video/bash10 - Class 11 ➜ Data Streams: https://linux.video/bash11 - Class 12 ➜ Functions: https://linux.video/bash12 - Class 13 ➜ Case Statements: https://linux.video/bash13 - Class 14 ➜ Scheduling Jobs (Part 1): https://linux.video/bash14 - Class 15 ➜ Scheduling Jobs (Part 2): https://linux.video/bash15 - Class 16 ➜ Arguments: https://linux.video/bash16 - Class 17 ➜ Building a Backup Script: https://linux.video/bash17 - Class 18 ➜ Closing: https://linux.video/bash18*🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance _Note: Some links mentioned here are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, it helps support Learn Linux TV at no additional cost to you._ ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. #linux #baschscripting #linuxforbeginners