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Figure This!
 

Quick Answer:
There are 20 different ways to get from home to the store.

 

Complete Solution:

 

 

 

 

  

 

Look at a simpler case and count the number of ways to each corner. In the drawings to the right, the arrows have been added to show direction.

 

 

 

 

  

 

The numbers indicate how many ways there are to get to each corner.

  

 

 

 

  

 

To get to corner C, you must pass through either corner A or B. There are 6 ways to get to corner A, and 4 ways to get to corner B making a total of 10 ways to get to corner C. Thus, there are 20 ways to get from home to FilmRenters.

  
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