3×3×2

3×3×2 refers to a mathematical expression representing the product of three numbers: three, three, and two. The result of this multiplication is 18. This notation is often used in various contexts, including geometry, combinatorics, and general arithmetic. In geometry, it might describe the dimensions of a rectangular prism or a box with a length of 3 units, a width of 3 units, and a height of 2 units, yielding a volume of 18 cubic units. In combinatorics, it could represent the number of possible outcomes in a scenario with three independent choices, each having three options, and a fourth independent choice having two options. The fundamental operation is multiplication, and the result is a single scalar value. The order of operations in this case is straightforward, as multiplication is associative, meaning the grouping of the numbers does not affect the final product. For instance, (3×3)×2 equals 9×2 which is 18, and 3×(3×2) equals 3×6 which is also 18. This simple numerical product appears in basic multiplication exercises and can serve as a building block for more complex mathematical problems.