Python - Can you convert a whole string into numbers and symbols?

Question

I would like to know it it is possible to convert a string made of numbers and symbols into actual numbers an symbols, for example '(12+23)*4' into (12+23)*4 script:

input = input('import calculation: ')

print(input)

Output ex:

3*5

Desired Output ex:

Thanks!

This was already answered in https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2371436/evaluating-a-mathematical-expression-in-a-string — TOMAS CORTES DE LA FUENTE, Feb 18 '22 at 18:04
Do not use `eval`. Maurice has a good answer. Also see https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43836866/safely-evaluate-simple-string-equation — kwinkunks, Feb 18 '22 at 18:04

score -2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 18 '22 at 18:02

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you can use eval function directly, even if it's not recommended for security concerns.

eval(input('import calculation: '))

One more advice, do not name your variable as builtin function or imported ones, you're crrently doing monkey patching.

answered Feb 18 '22 at 18:02

Félix Herbinet

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