Math Addition Operator Question

Hi there,

I'm trying to write a very simple math equation:

var gal_width = 100;
var m_box_pos = 2000;

var total = (gal_width+m_box_pos);

When I display this in a text element, the numbers are shown together rather than being added together

(eg: 1002000)

I get the feeling Edge is interpreting the + as a string operator rather than a math operator.

Replacing the + with a - (as a test), the 2 numbers are being subtracted.

Multiplying the numbers with the * operator also works as it should.

I've tried many configerations, escaping the operator with no luck.

Any ideas of how to get addition to work?

Thanks