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Clarify that x{n}? behaves the same as x{n} #42271

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Clarify that `x{n}?` behaves the same as `x{n}`
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<b>Note:</b> Adding <code>?</code> after <code>{n}</code> doesn't change the match.
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[markdownlint] reported by reviewdog 🐶
error MD033/no-inline-html Inline HTML [Element: b]

Since <code>{n}</code> always matches exactly n times, <code>x{n}?</code> behaves the same as <code>x{n}</code>.
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