how do I convert a string into a different format in python?

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How would I be able to convert for example, turn 45 to turn(45)? Or in general reverse AnyValue to reverse(AnyValue) in python?

The user input could be:

reverse 45

And then the output could be:

reverse(45)

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alestanis · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-18 15:06:59Z

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You could use a regular expression to add the parenthesis around your numbers:

import re

s = "reverse 45"
output = re.sub(r'reverse (\d+)', r'reverse(\1)', s)

answered Nov 18, 2012 at 15:06

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raton · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-19 15:07:36Z

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    python 3.2
    a = reverse 45
    a.replace(" ","(") + ")"

answered Nov 19, 2012 at 15:07

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a = reverse 45 is not a valid Python syntax. Neither is python 3.2.