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{5}^( - 7) * {5}^(12) * {5}^( - 2)

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Because the base 5 is the same between all three terms, you can simply combine the exponents via addition or subtraction to find the simplified answer.

5^-7 * 5^12 * 5^-2 = 5^3 (This is your answer.)

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