Python 3 - convert mathematical action to integer

Question

I have a string with a formula 5 - 3, and I need to get the result in integer. How could I do that?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 07 '16 at 19:49

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use eval function:

eval("5 - 3") # 2

answered Mar 07 '16 at 19:49

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Works like a charm! Thanks! – Vilius Povilaika Mar 07 '16 at 19:51
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@ViliusPovilaika , Ok , but you should search SO first and then ask question , there is hunders of questions in SO , maybe similar one to your question founded! – ᴀʀᴍᴀɴ Mar 07 '16 at 19:53
Well I tried to look it up on SE and SO and came up with nothing. I guess I just don't know how to search right. – Vilius Povilaika Mar 07 '16 at 19:54
@ViliusPovilaika , try using similar key words for search , as you see duplicate question is very similar with your title , search more dude! – ᴀʀᴍᴀɴ Mar 07 '16 at 19:55
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@Arman is right i just typed Convert a string equation to an integer answer and find an answer on [SO](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19959333/convert-a-string-equation-to-an-integer-answer) – Mr Rubix Mar 07 '16 at 19:57

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 07 '16 at 19:50

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test = "5-3"
print(eval(test))

Gives 2

answered Mar 07 '16 at 19:50

mptevsion

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