Which of the following is most likely the next step in the series ?

The correct answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have given some pattern in the series.

We need to find the next step which follows and continue the series.

We know that, we have three given patterns in the question. In the first we have given a pattern which is made by the joining of three dots, and in the second pattern made by the joining of five dots and in the third pattern made by the joining of the five dots.

In the following way, we can say that the next step in the series and fourth pattern follows same pattern as given in the above. That's why next pattern made by the joining of seven dots, but in the following given options next to next pattern is given which is joining by nine dots, therefore we choose option which is the next step in the series.

f(x) is going down by 4

step-by-step explanation:

(its either that or its going left by 4)