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title: The “Divide” Expression
description: "The Assette Data Object Editor supports a variety of expressions and functions that allow you to manipulate and calculate data effectively. One of the fundamental mathematical operations available is the **\"Divide\"** expression, which is performed using the `/` operator. ##…"
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updated: "2024-11-18"
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# The “Divide” Expression

The Assette Data Object Editor supports a variety of expressions and functions that allow you to manipulate and calculate data effectively. One of the fundamental mathematical operations available is the **"Divide"** expression, which is performed using the `/` operator.

## Mathematical Operators Overview

Before exploring the "Divide" expression in detail, it's helpful to review the basic mathematical operators supported by the Data Object Editor:
-

- **Addition (`+`)**: Adds two or more numbers together.Example: `1 + 2 + 3` returns `6`.
- **Subtraction (`-`)**: Subtracts one number from another.Example: `10 - 9 - 8` returns `-7`.
- **Multiplication (`*`)**: Multiplies two or more numbers.Example: `1 * 2 * 3` returns `6`.
- **Division (`/`)**: Divides one number by another.Example: `1000 / 10 / 10` returns `10`.

## The "Divide" Expression Using the `/` Operator

In the Assette Data Object Editor, division is performed using the `/` operator. This operator allows you to divide one numerical value by another to calculate a quotient.

## Syntax

**value1, value2, value3**: Numeric values or variables you wish to divide in sequence.

```
value1 / value2 / value3 / ...
```

## How It Works

**Left-to-Right Evaluation**: Division is performed from left to right.
**Order Matters**: Unlike multiplication, division is not associative, so the order in which you perform the divisions affects the result.

## Examples

### Simple Division

Divide one number by another. **Result**: `10`

```
50 / 5
```

### Using Variables

If you have variables representing data points, you can divide them directly:
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```
totalRevenue / numberOfUnits
```

### Combining with Other Operators

You can combine division with other mathematical operations. **Result**: Calculates the average cost per item after applying a discount.

```
(totalCost - discount) / numberOfItems
```

## Important Considerations

- **Order of Operations**: The Data Object Editor follows standard mathematical order of operations. Operations inside parentheses are evaluated first, followed by multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.
- **Division by Zero**: Dividing by zero is undefined and may result in an error or an `undefined` value.
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- **Data Types**: Ensure that the values you are dividing are numerical. Dividing non-numeric data may result in errors.

## Using Division in Expressions

Users can use the division operator in various expressions to perform calculations relevant to your data.

**Simple Average**
Calculate the average of a set of numbers. Sums the values and divides by the count to get the average.

```
(value1 + value2 + value3) / 3
```

**Weighted Average**

Calculate a weighted average:

```
(value1 * weight1 + value2 * weight2 + value3 * weight3) / (weight1 + weight2 + weight3)
```

**Converting Units**
Convert units by dividing with a conversion factor:

```
totalMeters / 1000
```