What is the scale factor used to create the dilation?

The scale factor is 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The scale factor of the dilation can be found using the formula;

This implies that;

We count the corresponding boxes to get each length  to be;

simplify to get;

The scale factor must be positive because the image is to the right of the object and it is not inverted

The correct answer is C

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.