SOLUTION: How do I write a multiplication expression for the following algebra word problem? Hiking up a mountian, you notice that the air temperature drops 10 degrees celcius for every 1

Question 497983: How do I write a multiplication expression for the following algebra word problem?
Hiking up a mountian, you notice that the air temperature drops 10 degrees celcius for every 1,ooo meters increase in elevation. Write an expression to represent the decrease in temperature if you hike up the mountain 3,000 meters. then evaluate the expression.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = temperature at sea level

y = increase in elevation (increments of 1000 meters)

decrease in temperature if you climb 3000 meters = x - 30y
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