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Python Regular Expressions in Python Introduction to Regular Expressions Escapes

Sonam Shaikh
Sonam Shaikh
3,529 Points
Posted by Sonam Shaikh
Sonam Shaikh
3,529 Points

escapes

Now, write a function named numbers() that takes two arguments: a count as an integer and a string. Return an re.search for exactly count numbers in the string. Remember, you can multiply strings and integers to create your pattern.

For example: r"\w" * 5 would create r"\w\w\w\w\w"

escapes.py 
import re

def first_number(str):
    match_object = re.search(r'\d',str)
    return match_object

def numbers(count,str):

1 Answer

Eric M
Eric M
11,545 Points
Eric M
Eric M
11,545 Points

Hi Sonam, what's your question?