Contain method to read array

I am trying to find a method to read an array like this.

Code :

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String[] operators = {"+", "-"};
if(operation.contains(operators)) 
System.out.println("noob");
else 
System.out.println("noobcake");

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The contains method will not read from the array but it works when I use it like this,

Code :

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if(operation.contains("/") || (operation.contains("divide") || (operation.contains("division") || (operation.contains("Divide") || (operation.contains("Division")))))) 
System.out.println(total = firstnumber / secondnumber);
else
System.out.println("You didn't enter a Valid Operator");

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but this uses a bunch of unnecessary space and would be easier to edit with an array.

So my question is what method can I use to read from the array and apply to this situation?

I started java a week ago, so I am just trying to get used to it, and write lots of test programs.

Any help? I would really like to get my program going, I was searching the String API Docs and only saw things pertaining to char/string nothing about array/sting.

Cross posted at Contain method to read array - Dev Shed

Why do you want to use an array in order to save just a couple of operators. Just use variables, and check if each variable is a valid operator.

Oscar Gómez
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