In general, the air temperature decreases 12°F for every 4,000 feet increase in altitude. If a hiker climbs 3,000 feet, by how much can she expect the temperature to decrease?

In general, the air temperature decreases 12°F for every 4,000 feet increase in altitude. If a hiker climbs 3,000 feet, by how much can she expect the temperature to decrease?

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