A player can move from point to point only in a direction that includes a downward motion (slanted or not). In how many distinct ways can a player move from the top to bottom? (See picture)

12

Step-by-step explanation:

2 + 3 + 7 pathways = 12 :)

5x+40

5(x + 8)

7x - 49

7(x - 7)

18x + 9

9(2x + 1)

15x - 10

5(3x - 2)

step-by-step explanation:

for number one all you have to do is factor 5 out of 5x + 40

for number 2 factor 7 out of 7x - 49

for number three factor 9 out of 18x + 9

for number four factor 5 out of 15x - 10

i believe the answer is c.