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3 ^3 ⋅ 3 ^1 ⋅ 3 ^2 ⋅ 3 ^− 12=

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Following "order of operations" rules, evaluate this expression as follows:

(3^3) * 3( 3^2) * 3^(-12)
27 * 27 * 1/ [3^12]
3^3 * 3^3 * 1 / [3^12]
3^(3+3-12)

3^(6-12) = 3^(-6) = 1 / [3^6] (answer)
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