How would this be done?

Question

Write a line of code that

*converts x to be an int and

*stores it back into x

Answer 1

Well, if you are converting x to an integer, than you don't really have to "store it back" into x since it is already a variable and has been declared as an integer.

You can encapsulate the variable in the int() function, and then it will be an integer. Keep in mind, strings can't be integers for obvious reasons.

Answer 2

Here is a code snippet that does exactly that:

x = 15.4
print(x)

x = int(x)
print(x)

x is declared as a float, and is printed to the screen; then x is re-declared as int(x), functionally turning it into an integer and rounds it down to 15; then the new value of x is printed.

Answer 3

A float to an integer?

Just type :

x = 15.4 (or whatever)
print(int(x))

Answer 4

Sorry, I meant X was a sting in my reply.

Answer 5

Wouldn’t you think your answer here is probably what he’s looking for? I know it’s simple question. I’m just still learning.

x = 15.4 (or whatever)
print(int(x))

Answer 6

He didn’t give us one, which was why I was confused I guess. The problem he gave us is exactly what I started this thread with.

Write a line of code that

*converts x to be an int and

*stores it back into x

Answer 7

First off, thanks for answering so quickly.

This is my professors question and he wants us to type the code for it.

I’m not understanding the question because we weren’t given an integer unless I can just make one up. And how would I convert x if it’s just a string?

Answer 8

A string to an integer? I guess you could turn the amount of characters into an integer.

Answer 9

What is the string?

Answer 10

What is the value of x? The one you were given.

Answer 11

if your x is string and want to store it as int just
x = int(x)
you cant pass non numeral strings like "abcd" into int function.