Why is 1<<3 + 1<<4 = 256?

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I thought it would be equal to 1<<7 == 128, but why is it equal to 1<<8 == 256? Could u please explain the algebra of x<<y + x<<z operations?

[python.org operator precedence](https://docs.python.org/3/reference/expressions.html#operator-precedence) — khelwood, Sep 23 '20 at 13:22

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 23 '20 at 13:19

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This is because of the python order of operations, where addition is evaluated before the left shift operator. The expression is equivalent to

(1<<(3+1))<<4

answered Sep 23 '20 at 13:19

Rishi Verma

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