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title: Mutate an Array Declared with const
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### Problem Explanation:
Reassign the values of the `const` variable `s` using various element assignment.
##  Hint: 1
* You can change array values on `const` like you can with `var` or `let`.
> _try to solve the problem now_
##  Hint: 1
* To access array value use array[index]
> _try to solve the problem now_
## Spoiler Alert!
**Solution ahead!**
##  Basic Code Solution:
```javascript
const s = [5, 7, 2];
function editInPlace() {
"use strict";
s[0] = 2;
s[1] = 5;
s[2] = 7;
}
editInPlace();
```
 Run Code
# Code Explanation:
Trying to reassign a read-only `const` variable will throw an error, but by using various element assignment you can access and change the value of an array just like you would with `let` or `var`.
#### Relevant Links
* const
* Array
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