Question

air temp decreases 12 degrees f. for every 4000 ft in altitude. if a hiker climbs 3000 feet by how much will the temp decrease

Answer 1

3 degrees

Answer 2

\(4000\div 12=?\)

Answer 3

Proportions problem: 12:4,000 = x:3,000. Solve for x.

Answer 4

Yes, I was trying to show them how to find the x :)

Answer 5

Now the problem is fully formulated you can still show how to solve for x.

Answer 6

thank you all

Answer 7

You are welcome.