# let > Evaluate arithmetic expressions in shell. > Supports variables, operators, and conditional expressions. > More information: . - Evaluate a simple arithmetic expression: `let "{{result = a + b}}"` - Use post-increment and assignment in an expression: `let "{{x++}}"` - Use conditional operator in an expression: `let "{{result = (x > 10) ? x : 0}}"` - Display help: `let --help`