The Function 
Arithmetic Multiply command in the expression editor inserts the math operator token * at the insertion point in the editing pane. This token
multiplies the two sides of the equation.
Operators follow the standard of precedence: items enclosed in brackets first, then * and /, followed by + and -.
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