 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Expand the <determinant> along the first row:
$$
\det A=(-2)(-12)-2(-6)+(-3)(-3)=24+12+9.
$$
Thus $\boxed{\det A=45}$. The signs in the middle cofactor account for its positive contribution.

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