I can alter a number without appearing. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what modifies values.
Answer
An operator
Explanation
Operators like + or - affect numbers without being visible entities.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is An operator.
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