Re^2: numbers in parentheses not considered numeric values??

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Re^3: numbers in parentheses not considered numeric values?? by ikegami (Patriarch) on Aug 07, 2015 at 22:21 UTC
The addition operator adds numbers, not arithmetic expressions. You can use all the parentheses you want in your arithmetic expressions, but not in your numbers.	[reply]
Re^4: numbers in parentheses not considered numeric values?? by gghelpneeded (Novice) on Aug 07, 2015 at 22:23 UTC
As a form of data input, it is not allowing it. But I understand what you are saying. Your edits are making my responses seem completely off. lol. thanks for the help!	[reply]
Re^5: numbers in parentheses not considered numeric values?? by ikegami (Patriarch) on Aug 07, 2015 at 22:29 UTC
The following adds the values produced by `4` and `(5)`: `4+(5)` [download] You're saying the following should do the same: `4+"(5)"` [download] If so, where do you draw the line? Should the following attempt to wipe your system? `4+"system('rm -rf /')"` [download]	[reply] [d/l] [select]