what is an operand

An operand is an object that is operated on by an operator in mathematics and computing. In mathematics, an operand is the object of a mathematical operation, and it is used in conjunction with operators to create equations that produce values based on how the operators and operands are positioned within the equations. An operand can be a number, a variable that represents a number, or a function that returns a number. In computing, an operand can be any object capable of being manipulated. Examples of operands in programming include variables that contain specific values. In an arithmetic expression, operands are the objects or quantities that are operated on by an operator. For example, in the expression "3 + 6," the operands are "3" and "6," and the operator is "+." The result of the operation is 9, which is also called the sum of the augend 3 and the addend 6. Operands may be nested, and may consist of expressions also made up of operators with operands.