Reuse patterns using capture

JavaScript
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I dont really understand why this does not work. To me, it checks out. Anyone can help?
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let repeatNum = "42 42 42";
let reRegex = /(\d+)(\s)\1\2\1$/; // Change this line
let result = reRegex.test(repeatNum);

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Challenge: Reuse Patterns Using Capture Groups

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You are almost there and the main logic is good. but without a ^ at the beginning of your regex this can match the last three numbers of any repeating series of the same number. Such as: 2 2 2 2 would find a match in the last three 2s.

EDIT: i use this website extensively when building regex from scratch. the visualization and resources are super helpful: https://regex101.com/

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I just had an Aha moment. Thank you! and thanks for the link as well.

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