How can i use a char variable for an operation eg. if i store a + in variable plus, how can i use it in anarithmetic operation

Question

This is related to C++

Answer 1

Ohk thanks hey ☺

Answer 2

in a switch

....
int a=5, b=3;
char op;

printf("Enter an operator");
scanf("%c", &op);

switch (op)
{
case '+': printf("%d",a+b);break;
case '-': printf("%d",a-b); break;
/* All the others */
default: printf("Not an operator.\n");
}

....

Answer 3

But what about in c++

Answer 4

I'm a beginner so in a bit confused with this

Answer 5

just replace the scanf with cin and printf with cout Im not sure about the cpp syntax. if anything, spend some more time in the tutorial.