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    Default How to convert from string to math sign

    Assuming that i have a string "2+2", how do i solve that? i got the numbers and sign separated but cant add'em because + is a string. Is there any way i can do this?


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    Default Re: How to convert from string to math sign

    Use an if statement to test the value of the String to see what it is.

    The code will have to have the math operations in it already and use the value of the String to determine which operation to do. There is no way to "compile and execute" a String as a java statement.
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    Default Re: How to convert from string to math sign

    So your're saying it is impossible?

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    Default Re: How to convert from string to math sign

    can u tell me what kind of math operationns?

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    Default Re: How to convert from string to math sign

    kind of math operations
    To do addition use the +: x + y
    to do subtraction use the -: x - y
    etc
    if(str.equals("+"))   // test the string
      val = x + y;         // do the math operation
    else id(str.equals("-"))
      val = x - y;
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