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Python Python Basics (Retired) Things That Count Things That Count

Posted by ben brady
ben brady
583 Points

I am learning Python Basic and I do not remember how to change a number to a string. Do you know the command.

I am learning Python Basic and I do not remember how to change a number to a string. Do you know the command.

days_alive.py 
age = 39
days = age*52*7
summary = "I am " + days + " days old!"

2 Answers

shezazr
shezazr
8,275 Points
shezazr
shezazr
8,275 Points

str() is the function you need..

Dalton DeMaria
Dalton DeMaria
5,679 Points
Dalton DeMaria
Dalton DeMaria
5,679 Points

Remember to use help() and dir() in the console to see more information on your classes and objects. shez is correct. You want str()