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in thread numbers in parentheses not considered numeric values??

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!
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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)

    You're saying the following should do the same:

    4+"(5)"

    If so, where do you draw the line? Should the following attempt to wipe your system?

    4+"system('rm -rf /')"