Rectangle ABCD is transformed to A’B’C’D’ by a dilation. What is the scale factor used for the dilation?

Scale factor = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Scale factor used for the dilation = the ratio of the corresponding side length of the new figure to the side length of the original figure

Scale factor = B'C'/BC

B'C' = 9 units

BC = 3 units

Scale factor = 9/3 = 3

step-by-step explanation:

here's what happens:

1) the graph of f   = x^2 is shifted 2 units to the right.

2) the resulting graph is reflected in the x-axis, so that the parabola now opens down.

3) this final result is transformed up by 5 units.