[Tutor] accessing list from a string

[Bryan Fodness]

I have a list in a text file that is in the python format.,

    Positions = [2.5,2.8]

and would like to grab the values.

    for line in file('list.txt'):
        if line == Positions:
            x1,x2=Positions

I know this does not work.  Is there a direct way to get my x1 and x2
values.

Thanks,
Bryan
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